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5. The Magic(k)

What is magic? India Rakusen speaks to witches and scientists to untangle the meaning and real-world impact of magic. From hexes to chants, what lies behind the power of a spell?

The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in folklore to pop culture-driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?

Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.

What is magic? In this episode India speaks to witches and scientists to try and untangle the meaning and the real-world impact of magic. From hexes to chants, what lies behind the power of a spell?

Scored with original music by The Big Moon.

Presenter: India Rakusen
Executive Producer: Alex Hollands
Producer: Tatum Swithenbank
Producer: Lucy Dearlove
Producer: Elle Scott
Production Manager: Kerry Luter
Sound Design: Olga Reed

A Storyglass production for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4

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29 minutes

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Tue 27 Jun 2023 23:00

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