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A magic shift puzzle is a type of brain-teasing game that challenges a person's cognitive skills and problem-solving abilities. It features a grid of numbers or letters that are placed in a specific order. The goal of the puzzle is to rearrange the elements of the grid by shifting rows or columns in order to create a desired pattern or sequence. The magic shift puzzle requires a combination of logical reasoning, spatial awareness, and attention to detail. Players must analyze the initial arrangement of the grid and determine the correct series of shifts needed to achieve the desired outcome. It may involve sliding rows or columns vertically or horizontally to a new position.

And this pushback wasn’t just from readers. Editors said “Silvia Moreno-Garcia” was too long of a name for a book’s spine, that there was a limit on how many consonants you could put in a character’s name, that the names were simply just too weird, “or people are going to have trouble connecting with that character, which is code for this person is not white,” she says. That fear that anything unfamiliar won’t sell is particularly frustrating when it’s in a gatekeeper. “It’s simply exotic because people haven’t seen anything like it before, right?” she says. “And that’s part of the problem with editors. They think, ‘Well, nobody’s gonna read a book set in Mexico with Mexican characters because it’s just too weird.’ But then they never gave a book set in Mexico with Mexican characters a chance to make it into the market. Part of the role of editing and publishing is taste-making and finding audiences.” As a former marketing professional, Moreno-Garcia would never refuse to market a product simply because it was unfamiliar. “You don’t just say, ‘Well, this microwave. I’ve never seen a microwave before. So, I can’t write any ad copy for it. We’re gonna give up,’” she says. “No ad agency would do that. And sometimes it seems that that is what publishing companies tell you.”

Even more astonishingly, these Generation Z occultists, with their substantial followings on Twitter and TikTok, are about to debate a form of magic that lies at the heart of my research into Shakespeare s England. With the debate about the ethics of Solomonic magic underway on Twitch, I hardly dare imagine Scot s horror, much less King James s, to hear phrases like pro-demon rights from a young person describing themselves as a demonolater and magic is the scientific study of conversations with spiritual beings from a self-professed Solomonic mage.

It may involve sliding rows or columns vertically or horizontally to a new position. These puzzles can vary in difficulty, with some being easier to solve than others. Some magic shift puzzles may have predetermined solutions, while others may have multiple possible solutions.

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It’s 1.30am in the morning, and I’m about to watch a duel between magicians. One is a “demonolater”, a word I have never heard before, someone who claims they worship demons and can petition them in return for knowledge or power. The other describes themselves as a “Solomonic magician”, and claims to be able to command demons to do his bidding, as some Jewish and Islamic traditions have believed of King Solomon, who ruled Israel in the 10th century BC.

I first discovered this debate because, in the course of studying 16th century books of magic attributed to Solomon, I had found, to my astonishment, that “Solomonic magic” is still alive and well today, and growing in popularity. Twitter had suggested to me that I might be interested in an account called “Solomonic magic”, and a few clicks later I had found myself immersed in a vast online community of young occultists, tweeting and retweeting the latest theories and controversies, and using TikTok to share their craft.

To my further bemusement, it seemed that the tradition of Solomonic magic had recently faced accusations that its strict and authoritative approach to the command of demons amounted to a form of abuse, akin to domestic violence. As I had made a note in my diary of a public debate that I wanted to attend out of sheer curiosity, it seemed astonishing to be asking myself whether Solomonic magic, the same found in books of necromancy dating back hundreds of years, was on the brink of cancellation in 2021.

At 28, I’m slightly too old to be familiar with the platform Twitch, mostly used for live video streaming, but tonight I’ve managed to get it working for this particular debate. As an atheist, I’m very likely in the minority, though I’m not the only Brit to have turned up in spite of it being such an ungodly hour this side of the pond. The chat box is buzzing as occultists of various stripes arrive to hear the arguments.

My mum would hate this, I can’t help thinking to myself. She didn’t even let me read Harry Potter.

When people ask me what I do, it’s always fun to tell them, “I study magic at Cambridge University.” It’s technically true. I’m researching the representation of magic on the early modern stage, and am interested in the ways in which dangerous, forbidden or “occult” knowledge was theorised by Shakespeare and his contemporaries. My research combines my fascination with the mechanisms of belief with my love of storytelling and the stage. When I’m not researching plays, I’m writing them: I’m an award-winning playwright, whose work has been performed across the UK and abroad.

British painter George Romney was only one of many artists whose imagination was inspired by the three witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY

Suspending disbelief is my forte, but actually believing is something I’ve never been very good at. The history of magic fascinates me because it is a history of people – of human faults and foibles, vanities, hopes and needs – rather than because of any genuine investment in the esoteric. This is why I’m here to listen to articulate and likeable young people across the globe discussing theories of knowledge and the supernatural – beliefs to which I myself cannot subscribe.

Even more astonishingly, these Generation Z occultists, with their substantial followings on Twitter and TikTok, are about to debate a form of magic that lies at the heart of my research into Shakespeare’s England.

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This adds an element of creativity and open-endedness to the activity. Magic shift puzzles can be both challenging and enjoyable. They provide a mental workout that can help to improve concentration, problem-solving skills, and spatial reasoning abilities. They are often used as educational tools to enhance logical thinking and analytical skills. Solving a magic shift puzzle requires patience and perseverance. It is a process that requires careful observation and analysis of patterns. The key to success lies in finding the right sequence of shifts to transform the initial arrangement into the desired outcome. In conclusion, magic shift puzzles are a fascinating and engaging form of brain-teaser that can provide hours of entertainment. They offer a unique challenge that can help to sharpen one's cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills. So, if you enjoy a good puzzle, give the magic shift a try and see how well you can shift your way to success!.

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