Status Updates From A History of Magic and Witc...

"The political activism of American paganism was clear in February 2017 when witches cast a binding spell against the newly inaugurated president, Donald Trump. Magicians across the country were encouraged to use a stubby orange candle, an unflattering picture of Mr Trump (does a flattering one exist?), and a Tower Tarot card."

"However, his work did more to paint a romantic picture of the 'barbarian' past, which would be used by many poets and novelists in the twentieth century. And we all know that writers and filmmakers have more impact on popular opinion than academics do."