Richard Heygate

I have written two books: Endangered Species which is about the English countryside as seen through the eyes of genuine Country People, such as Fishermen, Gypsies, Poachers, Boar Hunters and the like. It follows a BBC2 Documentary I did with my co-author Michael Daunt. The TV and more information can be found on www.bartandbounder.com.

My second book, "The Book of English Magic", written with co-author Philip Car-Gomm traces England's history as a centre for the revival of most forms of occult magic. Apart from the history, it gives interviews with real, contemporary magicians and a number of "How To's for those who want to experiment. More can be found on www.bookofenglishmagic.com. This is a unique book about a subject that is fast gaining interest with all generations, driven by the popularity of magical fiction (which bases itself on real practice) from authors such as JK Rowling, Philip Pullman, Tolkien, Terry Pratchett etc. The book does not attempt a "hard sell" of the subject, but simply explains the basis for the various magical crafts, where they originate, who practises them and what happens if you do. Whether you take your researches any further is strictly up to you.