Star Magic Yuno is a talented magician and performer known for his incredible skills and stage presence. Born in a small town, he discovered his love for magic at a young age and spent years honing his craft. With dedication and hard work, he eventually rose to prominence in the world of magic. Yuno's performances are nothing short of mesmerizing. He is known for his ability to create illusions and perform mind-boggling tricks that leave his audience in awe. Whether it's making objects disappear, levitating in mid-air, or predicting an audience member's thoughts, Yuno always manages to amaze.
Not only does the project help highlight the power of data science but also shows the capability of Wikidata to aid in the making of all of the different visualisations. Emma Carroll Equate Scotland Careerwise intern (or ‘Witchfinder General’)
The Survey of Scottish Witchcraft is the work of academics in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, notably Julian Goodare and Louise Yeoman, who kindly lent their support and expertise to Emma and Ewan over the summer. At the centre of the story is a hunger from both Lux and Else to be allowed to be more than just one thing, to simply exist without worrying about what word or role will be used to define them.
Whether it's making objects disappear, levitating in mid-air, or predicting an audience member's thoughts, Yuno always manages to amaze. But what truly sets Yuno apart is his stage presence. He possesses a certain charisma that draws the audience in, making them feel as though they are a part of his magical world.
Witch lit: how modern writers are reinventing the witch
Lucy Atkinson, a PhD candidate in our Department of English Studies, describes how modern writers are reinventing the witch.
From the fairy tales read to us as children to the costumes every Halloween, the figure of the witch has been with most of us for our entire lives. Unkempt and warty, the witch of our childhood was generally a repulsive creature flying on a broomstick beside her toad or black cat.
Yet recent years have marked a reinvention of this ancient character, giving her a modern twist in a new subgenre of literature that some are calling “witch lit”.
The novels that have been categorised as belonging to this new subgenre often take inspiration from historical events such as the witch trials of the medieval and early modern periods.
A.K. Blakemore’s award-winning novel The Manningtree Witches (2021), for example, is set in the town of Manningtree in 1643 just as Matthew Hopkins begins his hunt against witches. Jenni Fagan’s short novel Hex: Darkland Tales (2022) revolves, in part, around the story of Geillis Duncan, one of the first women to be accused of witchcraft in the North Berwick witch trials.
We can see this resurgence in film and TV too . In Netflix’s Wednesday (2022), the young protagonist learns about her magical heritage through her ancestor Goody Addams, who was accused of witchcraft in the 1600s.
Popular shows like Outlander (2014), The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) and A Discovery of Witches (2018) also prominently feature historical witchcraft beliefs and practices.
The witches featured in this new media are rarely comparable to the dirty hags that appeared in older stories. The new witch is often beautiful, at once dark and gothic and ethereal and wild.
Even Disney’s sequel to Hocus Pocus (2022) features a more sympathetic version of the Sanderson sisters. Winnie Sanderson, although still a child-killing witch, now becomes a woman who values her coven of sisters above all else.
In all of this, one thing is clear: the story of the witch is being rewritten and a new type of tale is taking its place.
Kirsty Logan’s Now She is Witch
An important addition to the witch lit sub-genre is Kirsty Logan’s Now She is Witch (2023). It perfectly captures the magic of this kind of story. The novel follows Lux, a girl who sells poisons and poppets, and the mysterious Else who is seeking revenge against a lord who kills women for witchcraft.
Many of the elements we have come to expect from witchcraft literature are evident in this tale. Through her protagonist, Logan picks at the hypocrisy of the rhetoric used to condemn witches. As Else puts it: “Men desire women but it is not their fault, it’s because women are wicked”.
Lux is also on a journey of self-discovery. She is trying to understand the place that she occupies in the world and the names that have been given to her, be it maiden, mother, crone or witch. Where this novel really finds its brilliance, is in the moments that it strays from the path that has been set out for it in this genre.
The medieval setting of Logan’s story feels real and textured but there is also an otherworldly, almost carnivalesque feeling to the novel. The journey that Lux takes through woods populated by a colourful cast of characters, is almost reminiscent of the voyage Little Red Riding Hood takes to her grandmother’s house. Though Lux is as much a wolf as she is a lost little girl.
In her novel, Logan is making use of not only historical beliefs around witchcraft but also folklore and fairy tales. Her witch is complicated: powerful and somehow also powerless, woman and sometimes man and sometimes neither and sometimes both, real and made up, dangerous and innocent, girl and wolf.
At the centre of the story is a hunger from both Lux and Else to be allowed to be more than just one thing, to simply exist without worrying about what word or role will be used to define them.
Understanding the witch craze
It is not only in television and literature that the witch has gained popularity in recent years. Feminist activists and writers such as Silvia Federici and Mona Chollet are turning to the witch as a figure of injustice, power or rebellion.
One glance through the section of TikTok that has been affectionately named WitchTok reveals a number of people identifying as witches and calling out for power through the use of healing crystals or tarot cards.
At a time when female bodies are still policed in many parts of the world, the witch retains the power to speak through history and across generations. Perhaps this process of rewriting the witch is actually giving writers a new way to tell the stories of women.
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- This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
- Lucy Atkinson is a PhD candidate in our Department of English Studies, which is one of the few university English departments in the world who teach and research in literature produced in Britain from the early medieval period to the present day as well as in anglophone literature from across the globe. The department has been ranked Top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.
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His shows are often described as captivating and immersive, leaving the audience spellbound from beginning to end. In addition to his magical prowess, Yuno is also a master showman. He knows how to build suspense and engage the audience, creating an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation. With each trick, he carefully crafts a narrative that takes the audience on a journey, leaving them wanting more. Yuno's talent and dedication have not gone unnoticed in the magic community. He has won numerous awards and accolades for his performances, solidifying his position as one of the top magicians in the industry. His success has also led to international tours, allowing him to showcase his skills to audiences around the world. Despite his fame and success, Yuno remains humble and grateful for the opportunity to do what he loves. He often attributes his success to his passion and unwavering dedication to his craft. Yuno believes that magic is not just about tricks and illusions but about connecting with the audience on an emotional level. In conclusion, Star Magic Yuno is a magician who has captivated audiences with his incredible skills and stage presence. His performances are filled with mind-boggling tricks and illusions that leave the audience in awe. With his charisma and showmanship, he creates a captivating and immersive experience for his audience. Yuno's success in the magic community is a testament to his talent and dedication. He continues to inspire aspiring magicians around the world and leaves his audience eagerly awaiting his next performance..
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