Broom Magic: How to Craft & Use Your Own Magical Besom

by Chelsea Townsend, Gypsey Elaine Teague, Debra L. Burris (foreword)

Sweep in the Magic of the Natural World

The witch's broom is one of the most loved magical tools, but not many practitioners know how to craft their very own from scratch. Chelsea Townsend and Gypsey Elaine Teague delve into the lore, magic, and craft of broom making.

Explore step-by-step instructions on how to create six different broom styles. Learn how to use your personalized besom in spells, rituals, and magical circles. Featuring the metaphysical properties of over 40 species of wood, deity correspondences, divination methods, and sewing techniques, this book ensures your new tool will be a powerful ally in your practice.

Includes an 8-page, color insert of broom photos.

264 pages, Paperback

Published June 8, 2025

Reviews

[M Aghazarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5, rounding up -- it would be a clear 5 stars if there were accompanying videos for the broom making process, because that's how I learn best, but I understand that multi-modal books are not always feasible. While I found the written instructions easy to follow, I think having previously watched some videos from other broom crafters helped significantly.

The book is a very fast read; about 30% of the book is on history, tools, techniques and spells, 50% is on the metaphysical and physical properties of wood (to be used as a broom handle), and 20% of the book contains instructions on how to create six different types of brooms. The book contains a bibliography with sources and further reading. I found the book very inviting, to the point that it was hard to sit still and keep reading -- with every page I wanted to go on a walk and explore the trees that could be incorporated into the craft. While the actual task of assembling a broom is fairly speedy, the task of selecting and processing a handle could take anywhere from six months to several years. Many recommendations are given for how to approach the task with the appropriate amount of intention.

This is a really great addition to your personal library if you are interested in crafting your own tools!

[Kristy Marquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Simple to read, informative, and clear explanations on how to build your own tools and brooms. Plus the list of woods, wow! I great reference. My one complaint? Now I want all the brooms.

If you want to learn more about broom magic or want to learn to make your own, this is definitely the book for you.