Occultism and Esoterica for Writers

Speculative fiction writers deal with the magical all the time when we make our own systems and worlds. But when it comes to using real-world magical practices—from the tarot to Vodoun to agimat crafting and beyond—few actually understand how they work, leading to embarrassing mistakes in fiction. This panel of authors will discuss real-world magic from different cultures, which may yield insight in creating fictional magic.