by Alferian Gwydion MacLir

This enchanting, one-of-a-kind guidebook is for anyone who’s ever wanted to know how magic wands work or longed to have a real magic wand of his or her own. Written by the foremost authority on the making of wands, this book is the first devoted solely to the art of wandmaking and its mysteries. It approaches the craft from its theoretical foundations, through the selection of wood and the art of carving, to the enchantment and dedication that charge a wand for magical use. Readers will discover how a tree branch is transformed into a wand of magic, gain an understanding of the tree spirits, or dryads, and learn about stones and their powers. This book reveals the true use of phoenix feathers and unicorn hair as wand cores. No magician, Witch, or Druid should be without this groundbreaking work.

Throughout the book are photographs and diagrams illustrating the infinite variety of styles possible and the process of shaping and carving a wand of wood.  This is a book that every druid, wizard or witch will want to have on his or her book shelf.  Whether you aspire to craft your own wand or not, this is the book that will tell you everything you wanted to know about how magic wands work, and more!

Alferian Gwydion MacLir is a Druid Companion of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, a traditional British Druid order. He is Chief Druid of Geal-Darach Grove (O.B.O.D.) in Minneapolis, and a 32nd degree Freemason. In 2001, he created Bard Woodcrafts, which rapidly became one of the leading shops for handmade wands. He resides in Minneapolis, MN. Visit him online at http://www.bardwood.com.