Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin is the third installment in the popular Dugald Steer

The physical book is a masterpiece of interactive design:

  • How to: Go to archive.org and search for "Wizardology." Look for the "Borrow" button. You will need a free account.
  • The Catch: The copy may be a raw scan, and sometimes only one person can borrow it at a time.

The lore states that the book was discovered in a cave in Glastonbury, England, written by the legendary wizard Merlin himself. It promises to teach the reader about elementals (Sylphs, Undines, Salamanders, and Gnomes), divination, potion-making, and the proper way to cast a circle.

The book claims to teach the reader everything from moon phases and wand-making to naming constellations and identifying magical beasts.

Tactile Samples: Miniature swatches of a "fairy flag" and a "phoenix feather".

3. The Budget Constraint

Out-of-print "Ology" books can be expensive. While Wizardology isn't as rare as Wizardology: The Wizard’s Companion (the sequel), a pristine first edition can fetch $50–$100 online. For families or curious readers, a free PDF seems like a logical alternative.

What you will find on the first few pages of Google are the usual suspects:

You can legally view, rent, or buy different formats of the book and its accompanying guidebooks through these platforms: