The volume opens with introductory and overview reflections by Joanna Malita-Król. In her article titled All Shades of Magic: On Historical Approaches to Understanding Magic and Definitional Perspectives, the author introduces the reader to the history of the concept of magic and engages with the ongoing attempts to define magic as such. Her analyses are situated within a broader context of discussions on how magic is conceptualized across various research schools and methodologies, including contemporary emic narratives.