Magicians have been documented for thousands of years. Although the earliest records of magicians come from the Egyptians, the first "modern day" magicians come from the late 1800's. Before that time, magic was considered more as a science or "wizardry" than a form of theater. Before that, magic was interpreted as witchcraft. Every land and every age had its sorcerers and magicians. Around 300AD we find a tale about King Macbeth of Scotland, who conjured …showed first 75 words of 1351 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1351 total…an ethical code that is particular to the practitioner. It is a type of magic all its own, and may be used for many different purposes. "Folk magic" is an eclectic collection of herbalism, faith healing, curses and hexes, candle magic, and other workings that has thrived in rural areas for centuries. There is also the term, "hedge wizard," which refers to an individual who attempts to practice magic with little or no formal training.