Sufficiently Advanced Magic
Jul 21, 2025•29 min•Ep. 3
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Episode description
This week, how do we understand the how, what and why of magic and spellcasting in the stories of Professor Tolkien? Why is free will so important when it comes to asking for help? How do the adaptations of Tolkien's books stack up against those of other fantasy authors?
Show Notes
- Was Gandalf Just A 5th Level Magic User? (EN World)
- A Wizard of Earthsea (Ursula K. Le Guin)
- A Wizard of Earthsea (1996 BBC Radio)
- Earthsea (2004 Miniseries)
- Tales From Earthsea (2006)
- A Real Taste For Fairy-Stories (Verlyn Flieger)
- The Horn and the Sword (Thoughts on Tolkien)
- Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room
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