A hoarse cackle echoes as a dark shadow swoops through the moonlit night. A strange figure wrapped in black lands softly and steps from her broom. A cat hisses at her feet. With crooked fingers, she reaches for her wand . . . Weve all heard creepy tales about witches and wizards. But these magical people are much more than Halloween characters. Stories about them have been told throughout history, all over the world. Famous authors from Shakespeare to J. K. Rowling have written about witchcraft and wizardry, and characters from Medea to Harry Potter have enchanted readers. Learn all about these magical beings who have fascinated us since ancient times. ,
