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office and was slammed by critics. But the flick found new life—and de- voted fans—via video store rentals, as well as airing on the Disney Chan- nel every fall. Today, it’s a Halloween must-watch, with a long-awaited se- quel released in 2022 and another in the works. 10 The sequel to Practical Magic is out this fall, almost 30 years after the 1998 origi- nal. Both feature Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as sisters with magi- cal powers, though the film’s break- out star just might be their house. Moviegoers fell in love with the dreamy white Victorian mansion, with its iconic tower, huge kitchen and conservatory for growing potion ingredi ... er ... herbs. Barbra Strei- sand asked about buying the house after the film came out. Sadly, it was just movie magic—the exterior was a frame with nothing inside it. 11 A spell-casting soundtrack for your Halloween costume party might include the songs “Crystal” by Stevie Nicks, “Season of the Witch” by Lana Del Rey and “Seven Devils” by Florence + The Machine. Also add these witchy tracks to your playlist: “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, “Witchcraft” by Frank Sinatra, “Black Magic Woman” by Santana and “Magic Man” by Heart. 12 Witchcraft, like everything else in our modern world, has gone digital. You can hire a witch on Etsy to cast a love spell for you, or—if you’re already in love—to work magic to ensure blue skies on your wedding day. (Re- sults may vary.) On TikTok, videos with the hashtag #WitchTok offer bite-sized potion tutorials, tarot readings or crystal healings and have billions of views. 13 In real life, a huge crowd of witches made history in northeastern Spain in 2013. Dressed in all black and hoisting brooms, 1,607 people set the Guin- ness World Record for “the largest gathering of people dressed as witches.” This colossal coven was in- spired by the lottery outfit La Bruixa d’Or (which means “the golden witch”) to perform a good luck spell for the country’s upcoming lottery. Gucci or Poochi? A recent survey revealed that 42% of pet owners have not purchased an item they loved for their home out of concern their pet would ruin it. REDECOR readersdigest.com.au     43