# Witches Throughout Film History - In Discussion with Author Jenn Lessmann

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Podcast: [Frankly, My Dear : Classic Hollywood was Bananas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/frankly-my-dear-classic-hollywood-was-bananas-7697392)
Published: 2026-09-01T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

With the release of Practical Magic 2 coming up this month, Jenn and I dive into the film history of witches! From I Married a Witch and Bell, Book and Candle to Practical Magic, The Witches, Hocus Pocus, Stardust, and A Discovery of Witches, we examine the differences and similarities in the portrayal of magic and their wielders! #classicmovies #witches #halloween #practicalmagic #practicalmagic2

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