Margit Toth was born in Hungary, and spent her formative years there before moving to the United States. After studying world religions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, she dedicated years to researching the ancestral faith of her native Hungary.
A detailed, comprehensive, fascinating, and accessible book of folkways and magical traditions. Featuring both historical and practical material, this book will be of interest to those seeking information not only about Hungary's ancient Pagan traditions, but also its unique Catholic folk magic. Toth is a warm, friendly presence, as she guides us into the realms of Magyar magic and spirituality...So much of the material in this book has not been available to English readers until now, making Magia a must-have for all who love folk magic. --Judika Illes, author of Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and Encyclopedia of Spirits I so loved this book! Margit Toth has given us a wonderful gift, a treasure-trove of folklore from her own Hungary, much of which has not been available in English translation. Her words evoke a pre-modern time when every aspect of life was intrinsically embedded in the seasons of the year, and magic was the way one lived each day. --Holli Emore, executive director of Cherry Hill Seminary