Service Magic with Tabitha Stanmore

This new episode of "Witch Hunt" features Dr. Tabitha Stanmore, discussing her research on service magic in 14th to 17th century Great Britain with Salem witch trial descendants Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack. She explains the concept of service magic, its practices, and the difference between service magicians and witches. Dr. Stanmore also touches on the impact of religious changes and laws on magic practices. Various aspects of magic, including healing methods, divination techniques, and the use of magic in daily life are delved into. Additionally,  she shares about her soon to release book, "Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic" and her collaboration on the Seven County Witch Hunt Project, which looks at the Matthew Hopkins witch trials of the 1640s. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the legacy of witch hunts and their impact on families and communities. Anyone can submit written testimony for MA Bill H.1803. Simply write a short letter stating why this bill is important to: Judiciary Committee at 24 Beacon Street, Room 136, Boston, MA 02133 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Recommended ReadingCunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic, by Dr. Tabitha StanmoreSeven County Witch Hunts Project BlogUnited Nations Human Rights Council Resolution 47/8. Elimination of harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks  Papua New Guinea Sorcery and Witchcraft Accusation-Related Violence National Action PlanPan African Parliament Guidelines for Addressing Accusations of Witchcraft and Ritual AttacksReport of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: Study on the situation of the violations and abuses of human rights rooted in harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks, as well as stigmatizationWebsites of NoteEnd Witch HuntsFilm: Testimony of AnaWhy Witch Hunts are not just a Dark Chapter from the PastThe International Network against Accusations of Witchcraft and Associated Harmful PracticesGrassroots organizations working with The International NetworkInternational Alliance to End Witch HuntsStop Sorcery ViolenceStorymap explaining the dynamics of sorcery accusation related violenceSupport the show