In this week’s episode, The Stinas conjure a deeper look into the Witches of Essex — tracing the tangled roots of both historical accounts and their reimagined lives within Alice Hoffman’s magical universe.
Join us, as we explore the historical echoes behind Alice Hoffman’s magical novels, Magic Lessons and The Book of Magic. We discuss how the fictional Maria and Kylie Owens are rooted in the real witchcraft history of Essex, UK, a land once haunted by cunning women, persecution, and power.
Later, we dive into the documentary Witches of Essex, uncovering chilling tales from Canewdon, legends tied to St. Nicholas and St. Edmund’s Churches, and the infamous witch trials led by Matthew Hopkins. We also reflect on the poetic coincidence of Essex Street in Salem, MA — the very place Maria Owens would one day walk.
Tune in for a journey through folklore, fiction, and the women who refused to be forgotten!
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The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.
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