Peg Aloi

Hannah E. Johnston

HBO’s Carnivàle was a critically-acclaimed, elaborate period narrative set in Depression era America that set the stage for the current explosion of cinematic storytelling on television. Despite an ambitious and unusual storyline, remarkable production design and stellar cast, the show was cancelled after only two seasons. No other television series has been so steeped in history, spirituality and occultism, and years later it retains a cult-like following. This collection of fresh essays explores the series through a diverse array of topics, from visual aesthetics to tarot symbolism to sexuality to the portrayal of deformity.

Critical Essays on the HBO Series

Carnivàle and the American Grotesque

The New Generation Witches is the first published anthology to investigate the recent rise of the teenage Witchcraft phenomenon in both Britain and North America. Scholars from Theology, Cultural Studies, Sociology, History and Media Studies, along with Neo-Pagan commentators outside of the academy, come together to investigate the experiences of thousands of adolescents constructing an enabling, magical identity through a distinctive practice of Witchcraft.The contributors discuss key areas of interest, inspiration and development within the teen Witch communities from the mid 1990s onward, including teenage Witches' magical practices and beliefs, gender politics, the formation and identification of communities, forums and modes of expression, media representation and new media outlets. Demonstrating the diversification and expansion of Neo-Paganism in the 21st Century, this anthology makes an exciting contribution to the field of Neo-Pagan Studies and contemporary youth cultures.

Teenage Witchcraft in Contemporary Culture

The New Generation Witches

Stephanie Rose Bird

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Lupa

Melanie Marquis

Natalie Zaman

Michael Furie

Deborah Blake

Penny Billington

Alexandra Chauran

Cassius Sparrow

Kerri Connor

Autumn Damiana

Charlie Rainbow Wolf

Emily Carlin

Tess Whitehurst

Charlynn Walls

James Kambos

Elizabeth Barrette

Monica Crosson

Raven Digitalis

Blake Octavian Blair

Deborah Castellano

Shawna Galvin

Suzanne Ress

Melissa Tipton

Susan Pesznecker

Sally Cragin

Dallas Jennifer Cobb

Najah Lightfoot

Denise Dumars

Magenta Griffith

Justine Holubets

Ash Wennsday Everell

Estha K. V. McNevin

Featuring favorite authors Penny Billington, Natalie Zaman, Deborah Blake, Michael Furie, Susan Pesznecker, Tess Whitehurst, Melanie Marquis, and more A measure of magic for a spirited year Discover ideas and techniques for transforming your life with the enchanted world of magic. A trusted companion for practitioners of a wide variety of magical paths, Llewellyn's 2017 Magical Almanac shares wisdom, stories, and spells in nearly three dozen articles, exploring everything from the magic of trees to fairy roads to performing a psychometric reading. Also included is an insightful calendar section—shaded for easy "flip to" reference—featuring world festivals, holidays, and the 2017 sabbats. Astrological information plus incense and color correspondences are included to empower your magical work. Bring your spiritual practice down to earth with money magic, witch jars, and Himalayan salt Focus on your social life and your inner life with protection magic for city dwellers, social media magic, and the characters that appear in your dreams Activate your sense of taste and smell with the magic of coffee, essential magical herbs, magical soups and salads, and the energetic properties of incense Published annually for twenty-seven years

Practical Magic for Everyday Living

Llewellyn's 2017 Magical Almanac

Hannah E. Johnston

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