Episode 239 - Magic Numbers

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Summary: Laine and Cory talk about numbers and their place in folk magic. We discuss numerology, angel numbers, the role of counting in witchcraft, and zero through nine with their folk associations. You can count on this episode to be your number one choice for mathe-magic!
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We break down a number of magical, well, numbers by using resources such as:
The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
The Frank C. Brown Collection of North American Folklore
Ozark Magic and Folklore by Vance Randolph
A Dictionary of Superstitions by Opie and Tatem
Conjuring the Commonplace by Cory and Laine!
Some upcoming publications from us:
Cory recently contributed to The Gorgon’s Guide to Magical Resistance, edited by Jenn Zahrt and Laura Tempest Zakroff (which includes his “penis trees” article along with a lot of other great pieces) and the upcoming release of the Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic, out in Spring 2023. Also be on the lookout for our upcoming collaborative book Conjuring the Commonplace: A Guide to Everyday Enchantment and Junk Drawer Magic also coming in 2023 from 1000Volt Press.
You can also buy Cory’s book, New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic! (also available from Amazon)
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