In this episode, we explore psychedelics within the Practical Magic universe and beyond. From the unsettling consequences of jimsonweed and LSD in Practical Magic and Rules of Magic, to the cautionary presence of belladonna in Magic Lessons, we trace how altered states appear in the Owens family story — not as shortcuts to power, but as moments of vulnerability, danger, and exposure.

From there, we widen the lens. We take a grounded look at the ritual use of psychoactive substances across cultures, including ayahuasca in the Amazon, peyote in Native American ceremonies, psilocybin mushrooms in Mazatec veladas, San Pedro in the Andes, and iboga in Bwiti initiation rites. What are these substances? What effects do they produce? And how are they used within structured spiritual frameworks meant to guide, contain, and interpret the experience?

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The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.

The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

This week, we’re cracking open the OWENS SPELL BOOK and stepping back into the nineteenth century to explore the Arts and Crafts Movement and the world that shaped the work of illustrator Walter Crane. From socialism and handcraft to flowers, folklore, and beauty as a moral act, we trace how Crane’s work in Flora’s Feast found its way into the Practical Magic Book of Shadows. What looks whimsical at first glance carries deeper meaning about labor, legacy, and the magic of everyday life.

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The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.

The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

In the first Song-i-sode of Season 4, we are so excited to debut yet another song for ya! This next installation of our SONG-i-SODE series is Session #14, with our Practical Magic-inspired original song "True Love Spell"!

This song is all about Little Sally's take on love after seeing her Aunts stick a bird with pins to help "No Chill Irene" win the affections of a married man. The Stinas also sneak peek Gillian's Antithesis song about how she "Can't wait to fall in love!"

As per Song-i-Sode tradition, The Stinas revisit their notes & lyrics and chat about how they wrote this song! They dissect their original work verse by verse, draft by draft, and take you on the creative journey of how they wrote the song from start to finish. We'll also explore original versions of the song, scratch demos, and lyrics that just didn't make the cut. Then sit back and relax as the Stinas debut their latest demo for this song!

If you love our Practical Magic-Inspired Original Music, download our debut EP Welcome to the Neighborhood | The Magnolia Street Sessions: Volume 1 over on our bandcamp, or stream right here on Spotify!

Find our Spotify Production Playlist for this song!

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DISCLAIMER:The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.

The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.