charms and witchy movies like “Hocus Pocus” and “Practical Magic.” Even witch names have a mysterious aura all their own (think: Tabitha, Aurora, Esmeralda, Ursula and others). If you've ...

However, when considering the “practical magic” depicted in the film — particularly how it portrays witchcraft and the mystical powers at play — many of us were left to wonder: How much of ...