Magic Maker by Pam Grossman

Creativity and magic have always been intertwined.

Artists and creatives often speak of channeling inspiration or communing with a muse — and throughout history, many have used magical practices to access these altered states of creativity and connection with the sacred. From David Bowie’s use of divination in songwriting to Sylvia Plath’s Ouija board poetry sessions; from Hilma af Klint’s spirit-guided abstract paintings to David Lynch’s meditative approach to filmmaking, magic has long played a quiet but powerful role in creative expression.

Magic Maker is a groundbreaking exploration of this potent meeting point between creativity and magic. Written by renowned witch and author of Waking the Witch, Pam Grossman reveals how mystical practices have shaped some of the most influential art, music, and literature of all time.

Unlike any other book on creativity, Magic Maker is the first to examine how magic has been consciously embraced by visionary creators — and how these practices can be woven into your own creative process. Through spellcraft, trancework, and spirit communication, Pam offers both historical insight and practical inspiration, inviting artists, writers, and makers of all kinds to approach their craft as a sacred, enchanted act.