Disappointed that Shoo is not the person that she presented herself to be, Effie declares that she is never going to listen to Shoo’s music again. The inclusion of these actual functions that have long been associated with witchcraft is one of the ways that The Witches of Brooklyn sets itself apart as a thoughtful, perceptive story about magic hidden in plain sight.Īnother one of the highlights of The Witches of Brooklyn is the way that it approaches Effie’s disillusionment with her musical idol, pop star Tily Shoo. While Carlota and Selimene also engage in more overtly magical spells, the comic makes a point of including these more “realistic” herbalist activities. They also provide acupuncture services, which they explain to Effie is a method of reopening blocked energy passages. They explain that many of the plants cultivated in their personal garden have healing properties, and tell her that they embody an ancient tradition of using plants to treat everyday aches and pain. Before Effie is completely brought into the magic fold, Selimene and Carlota describe themselves as “herbalists” to her.
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