Samuel Gillis Hogan

Dr. Samuel Gillis Hogan is a Faculty Fellow in the Humanities and Lecturer at the University of King's College. He holds a PhD in History from the University of Exeter, where his dissertation explored late medieval and early modern fairy summoning rituals and occult philosophy, arguing for the emergence of a learned Christian animism. His research focuses on the history of magic in the premodern world, emphasizing practical manuals and manuscript contexts.

Education:

• BA(Hons), Memorial University
• MA, University of Saskatchewan
• PhD, University of Exeter

Research Interests: His work examines magic as a lived practice, contrasting it with witchcraft or modern stage magic. He is adapting his PhD research into a monograph and reference book, with future projects exploring environmental history's intersection with the history of magic.