as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
in the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, Germany's Black Forest figures prominently as a land of ensorcellment and mystery
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Noun
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Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the third season will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Inspired by his studies of witchcraft and medieval witch hunts, Danish director Benjamin Christensen made this unclassifiable film that moves freely between straightforward accounts of witchcraft and alternately eerie and hilarious depictions of orgiastic Satan worship and other sinister deeds.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Don’t be afraid to explore the many layers and sensual sorcery surrounding this transit.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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And then at some point, the movie turns into a full-on tale of modern-age sorcery, shifting from its historical roots into an arthouse genre flick replete with fire and demons.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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That freedom and authenticity is exactly when the magic happens.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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For gospel icons Karen Clark-Sheard and Kierra Sheard-Kelly, the magic of Christmas is found at the family table, where food, faith, and love come together in perfect harmony.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Ensorcellment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcellment. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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