In this video, I discuss with Leah Middleton ‪@theredheadedwitch‬ folk magic in North America from the Appalachian mountains to the Pacific Northwest.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Disclaimer
02:00 Introducing Leah
07:07 How do you define folk magic?
11:02 North American Folk Magic Setting The Stage
13:29 Appalachian Folk Magic
36:30 Controversial Aspects Surrounding North American Folk Magic
51:37 Controversial Aspects Surrounding Tradition: How old is old enough?
59:30 Pacific Northwest Folk Magic
01:08:53 Discussing "The Beginner Witch's Handbook"
01:18:27 Witch vs. Cunning Folk
01:26:27 What are some challenges you had when writing this book?
01:27:54 What do you think you did really well with this book?
01:30:02 What other work inspired you?