The Rebirth of Magic (1982), authored by Francis X. King and Isabel Sutherland, is a non-fiction historical examination of the development and persistence of Western occultism and magic from the Middle Ages to the late 20th century. The book argues that the tradition of magic did not die out in the modern era but was kept alive through secret societies. The book covers diverse topics such as grimoires, sex magic, and various pathways into occult knowledge.