a secluded spot, and said some Words of Power. When anyone asked what it was, I said it was potpourri. The situation improved. We filled the position with a great employee, and I was able to use my magic and my magical supplies while remaining under the radar.
Final Tips and Tricks As you’ve been reading, you’ve probably thought of some other tricks to disguise your magical ways. Here are a few final tips of my own. One of the easiest tools to hide in plain sight is a magic mirror. You can use it as an everyday mirror. Then, when it’s needed for magic, spray a soft cotton cloth with some bottled spring water and simply wipe the mirror off. This will remove any negative energy from your mirror. Now you can use it as a magic mirror. Also, a small hand mirror kept at work is a great way to deflect any bad vibes coming your way. Just place it so the mirror is facing away from you. Finally, a word about cards for divining. Tarot cards are a sure sign that you probably practice magic. To avoid this, have you ever thought about learning to read ordinary playing cards? That way you can leave them out, play with them, and divine with them.
It’s not easy living a magical life. Until magical folks are completely accepted, we’ll have to keep our magic under our pointed hats and fly our magic brooms under the radar. James Kambos has written essays and articles about folk magic, herbs, and spellcrafting for twenty-five years. He has a degree in the social sciences and geography from Ohio University. He gardens, writes, and paints from his home in the beautiful hill country of southern Ohio. Illustrator: Tim Foley 16
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