But the women and men who consider themselves witches or pagans don’t always announce themselves in goth gear ... witch trials had nothing to do with real-life witchcraft.

Which poses the question: Are witches real? The answer is two-fold. The sort of witches that fly around on broomsticks and are gifted with magical powers can only be found in Harry Potter books ...

But these, among other stereotypes, are far from the truth for real-life practitioners. Here's a breakdown on the history of witchcraft and an answer to the age-old question, "Are witches real?" ...

Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna coordinated with their daughters, Amelia Gray Hamlin and Delilah Belle Hamlin, and sported gothic-chic looks ... “Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches.” ...