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His major work is Magia naturalis (2nd ed., in 20 books, 1589), in which he treats the wonders and marvels of the natural world as phenomena underlain by a rational order that can be divined and manipulated by the natural philosopher through theoretical speculation and practical experiment. The work discusses such topics as demonology, magnetism, and the camera obscura (prototype of the camera), which made John Baptista Porta one of the pioneers in the use of the lens Very Good Condition. The Dust Jacket is split into 2 pieces but this has not damaged the illustrations or words

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