When you’re a witch, certain popular turns of phrase just hit you differently. “Like magic, this happened…” “I can’t just make this happen, I’m not a magician!” “I wish I had a magic wand so I could make your pain go away.” The popular depiction of magic is that it is powerful, instantaneous and comprehensive. When you are in possession of magic, the trope goes, you can make impossible things happen on cue. If you have a magical life, everything must come easy to you. You can wrinkle your nose and the dishes get done by themselves. If you want a romantic partner, you can drink a potion and the right person will suddenly be irresistibly attracted to you. Need money? Follow the simple steps of a spell and watch the cash come rolling in. Most public witches I know have received a desperate plea via email from a stranger wanting us to provide an instant solution to their very desperate problem — add magic and stir.
Better Living Through Magic
Better Living Through Magic
Better Living Through Magic
When you’re a witch, certain popular turns of phrase just hit you differently. “Like magic, this happened…” “I can’t just make this happen, I’m not a magician!” “I wish I had a magic wand so I could make your pain go away.” The popular depiction of magic is that it is powerful, instantaneous and comprehensive. When you are in possession of magic, the trope goes, you can make impossible things happen on cue. If you have a magical life, everything must come easy to you. You can wrinkle your nose and the dishes get done by themselves. If you want a romantic partner, you can drink a potion and the right person will suddenly be irresistibly attracted to you. Need money? Follow the simple steps of a spell and watch the cash come rolling in. Most public witches I know have received a desperate plea via email from a stranger wanting us to provide an instant solution to their very desperate problem — add magic and stir.