The casting and use of the magic circle.

By Clint Marsh & Alice Cao

Haunted by fascination, a teenage boy undertakes an ancient ritualistic working for answers to questions unfathomable by science and religion. Submitting himself to the mysteries of the magic circle, he risks spiritual sacrifice in a gamble to step into adulthood without the loss of childhood wonder.

Clint Marsh’s candid memoir serves as a guide for anyone yearning for a more magical way of engaging with life. By turns personal and practical, complete with a five-point system for crafting your own magic circle, this essay features dreamlike illustrations by Alice Cao.