In movies and TV shows, witches are almost always casting dramatic magic spells. Think Harry Potter ... dozens of men and ...

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Donmoyer, who is the author of “Powwowing in Pennsylvania: Braucherei & The Ritual of Everyday Life,” does not use terms like “spells” or “magic” when describing such practices.

In movies and TV shows, witches are almost always casting dramatic magic spells. Think Harry Potter ... dozens of men and women (as young as four years old) were arrested and charged with ...