The Magic of “Practical Magic”

How realistic is the superstitious advice given in Practical Magic?

Practical Magic turned 21 this year and there’s a TV reboot in the works. The cult classic follows the lives of witches and sisters Gillian and Sally Owens. Despite chasing very different lives, they support each other through the hardships and heartbreaks of escaping or embracing small-town life. As well as showing the dark and light sides of magic, a deep vein of superstition runs through the film. Since I first saw the film many years ago, I’ve been inspired by…