4 APRIL 1941, Page 22

Witchcraft. Its Power in the World Today. By William Sea-

brook. (Harrap. los. 6d.)

ANOTHER of Mr. Seabrook's rather sensational personal journeys behind the scenes : witchcraft in Africa, in New York, Paris and London, vampires and werewolves and a society hostess falling sick because somebody in Soho had a doll made in her image —miniature Chanel gown and all—and ill-treated it. Mr. Seabrook's bluff casual style does not increase our belief in modern witchcraft.