His investigations had continued on: Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (1985), Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic (1987), and The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews (1989).Ĭunningham’s most important and successful book was Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, published in 1988.
His first book Wicca, “Magical Herbalism”, published on 1982, had a quite popular reception, this permitted Scott to write with regularly for Llewellyn Publications, The first mayor Wicca Publisher on the US. Keep in mind that these books began to be published at a time when there were not many books available for those interested in Wicca. Along with his novels, he began writing textbooks and reference books for Wiccans. He also developed his interest in nature and became knowledgeable about herbalism and the various substances used by magicians in their practice. He encountered several covens and studied in several different traditions, although he eventually withdrew from participation in the coven and decided to practice as a solitaire. But he left it after 2 years, because he had started his career as a writer.ĭuring the 1970s, Cunningham continued his study of magic. After graduation, he attended San Diego State University to study creative writing. As a result, he became fascinated with magic and witchcraft.Ī short time later he met a classmate who had begun practicing Wicca, a contemporary neopagan witchcraft. In 1971, Scott read a book his mother had acquired, “The Supernatural” by Douglas Hill and Pat Williams, which introduced him to the world of magic. His father, Chet Cunningham, was a writer and author of more than 100 books. On June 27, 1956, he moved with his family to San Diego, California, in 1961 due to health problems that his mother had, and there he would reside for the rest of his life. Scott Cunningham was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, United States. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic.Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic.Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs.The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews.Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner.
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