Black magic has fascinated and terrified cultures for millennia. Often dismissed as occult superstition, it is more accurately understood as a set of ritualized practices—spiritual, psychological, or symbolic—that impose control over individuals or groups.
In this article, we explore the deeper meaning of black magic, trace its historical and cultural roots, and examine how its techniques are still used today—not just in fringe cults, but within mainstream religions, governments, and psychological manipulation frameworks.