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One of the most captivating features of the suspended witch figurine is its ability to be hung from various objects or surfaces. This adds an element of versatility to the item, as it can be placed in different locations and positions. Some individuals choose to hang the figurine from a ceiling or chandelier, creating a captivating focal point in a room.
The Witch Trials of JK Rowling, review: a podcast that promises to add more flames to the fire
The trailer for The Witch Trials of JK Rowling featured the author talking about the trans rights furore. Neat marketing trick! Anyone tuning in to the podcast expecting to hear her latest light-the-touchpaper views will have been left disappointed. There are seven episodes and two have been released today, in which the only direct mention of the transgender backlash is a brief montage of unnamed Rowling detractors calling her “disgusting” and “problematic”, and claiming that she is “literally putting trans lives at further risk”.
“Let’s face it,” says one, “Hermione would punch this woman in the face right now.”
The podcast sets about putting the backlash in context. Because, as a younger generation may not be aware and older generations may have forgotten, this is not Rowling’s first rodeo. Hysteria? Death threats? She’s been here before. The Harry Potter books provoked a moral panic when they first came out. Christian fundamentalists in the US claimed that they promoted witchcraft. From the early 1990s into the 2000s, parents tried to ban the books from school libraries, evangelists preached that she was in league with the Devil, and members of George W Bush’s White House administration reportedly objected to Rowling receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom because they believed she was promoting sorcery.
The Witch Trials of JK Rowling is presented by Megan Phelps-Roper, who knows a thing or two about this stuff. She spent the first 26 years of her life as a member of the notorious Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas – the people who picket funerals with signs saying “God Hates F--s” and “Thank God for dead soldiers”. Her theory is that the kind of “witch trial frenzy” currently attending Rowling occurs at times of political dislocation – when people feel anxious and insecure, one expert tells her, they are more likely to point fingers at others, just as they did in Salem.
Megan Phelps-Roper spent 26 years as part of the notorious Westboro Baptist Church before turning her back on it Credit : David Buchan/Penske Media/Getty Images
So that’s why episode two does a lot of scene-setting about the 1990s: Phelps-Roper paints us a picture of a decade which was progressive in terms of gay rights but also gave us the Columbine High School massacre, the LA riots, and “the boom of a goth subculture”. Rowling barely figures in this episode, which is mostly concerned with a court case involving book-banning in Arkansas. Interesting enough, but come on: we’re here for the latest controversy, not a history lesson soundtracked by songs from Rent.
The first episode, though, is an interview with Rowling at her home. It goes over her life up to and including the release of the first Potter books, from obscurity to an unnerving level of fame. She talks about the death of her mother, her miscarriage, and the awful relationship with her ex-husband. There are claims here that we have not heard before. Rowling says that personal fears were the reason that she stayed so private in the early days of her fame, "not because I thought I was Salinger, not because I’m Greta Garbo”.
It is good to hear Rowling’s voice in our ears rather than through her tweets, which can often seem to carry a smirk. Phelps-Roper, meanwhile, speaks in that universal US podcaster voice, soothing and bland, as if talking you through your reiki healing treatment in a luxury spa.
If the future episodes touching on Rowling’s stance on women and trans rights are as cosy as this, however, then the podcast won’t be a piece of journalism so much as a platform for the author to expand on her previous comments. Phelps-Roper says at the outset that she spoke to people on both sides of the argument, who “vehemently disagreed on who was the witch and who was the mob lighting the fire”. On the evidence presented so far, the podcast is in Rowling’s camp.
The Witch Trials of JK Rowling is available via most podcast providers; see thefp.com/witchtrials for details
Bari Weiss has now built The Free Press, a new outlet on Substack with many great writers and open-minded essays. They have launched a podcast called The Witch Trials of JK Rowling, which aired its last episode today.
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Reviews for "The Evolution of Suspended Witch Figurines in Modern Art"
1. Jane - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with the Suspended witch figurine. The craftsmanship was poor and the quality was just not up to par. The colors were dull and the figurine itself looked cheaply made. I was hoping for a more intricate and detailed piece, but this just did not meet my expectations. I don't think it's worth the price at all.
2. John - 1 star
I wouldn't recommend the Suspended witch figurine to anyone. It arrived damaged and the packaging was inadequate to protect it during shipping. The figurine itself was flimsy and looked like it would break easily. The design was not appealing either - the witch looked strange and not at all how I imagined it. Overall, it was a waste of money and a big disappointment.
3. Emily - 2 stars
The Suspended witch figurine looked much better in the pictures online than it did in person. The colors were faded and there were visible imperfections in the paint. The witch's face was distorted and looked more creepy than magical. I expected a higher quality collectible, but this one fell short. I would not purchase it again.
4. Mark - 1 star
I was highly dissatisfied with the Suspended witch figurine. It was poorly made with thin and fragile materials. The paint job was sloppy and it was clear that no attention to detail was given. The overall appearance of the figurine was unimpressive and it looked cheap. I regret buying it and wouldn't recommend it to others.
5. Sarah - 2 stars
The Suspended witch figurine was not what I was hoping for. The colors were much less vibrant than advertised, making it look dull and lifeless. The overall quality was subpar, with noticeable flaws and sloppy craftsmanship. I wish I had invested my money in a better piece. It was a disappointment, to say the least.