{"id":10471,"date":"2014-07-30T15:27:02","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T20:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/blog1\/2014\/07\/30\/"},"modified":"2014-07-30T15:27:02","modified_gmt":"2014-07-30T20:27:02","slug":"swept-away-by-the-witchs-broom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/blog1\/?p=10471","title":{"rendered":"Swept Away by The Witch’s Broom"},"content":{"rendered":"

$\"\"$ <\/a>Since pretty much always brooms have been associated with witches. And although Deborah Blake\u2019s latest is called \u201cThe Witch\u2019s Broom: The Craft, Lore & Magick of Broomsticks\u201d, there is something there for more than just a Witchy reader.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong, \u201cThe Witch\u2019s Broom\u201d has loads for the witch who is looking to add a broom into their magical routines. Ritual use of brooms, spells and charms incorporating brooms, and segments Blake calls \u201cReal Witches, Real Brooms\u201d where other notable Witches talk about how they use brooms in their practices are all there for the magical practitioner. <\/p>\n

However there are loads of great stuff to be found for the non-Pagan, non-Wiccan, non-magical practitioner. Just your average John Q. Broomfan. You can learn how to make your own broom, how to decorate store bought brooms, and get great gift ideas. I know I\u2019m eager to hit the craft store now for some shopping. Also, there is fun broom folklore and history.<\/p>\n

Oh, and there are wonderful, whimsical, interior illustrations throughout the book by Mickie Mueller. The totally adorable cover art was done by John Kachik.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Witch\u2019s Broom\u201d is just such a fun, informative read. I promise if this review has piqued your interest you will enjoy the book. Now if you\u2019ll excuse me, I need to buy some new brooms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"