There is a **Wiccan herbal medicine store nearby** that offers a wide range of natural remedies and products. In this store, you can find various herbs, essential oils, potions, and other items for both healing and spiritual purposes. The store is owned and operated by practitioners of the Wiccan faith who have extensive knowledge and experience in herbal medicine. Whether you are looking for an herbal remedy for a specific ailment or seeking guidance for a holistic approach to wellness, the staff at this store can provide you with personalized recommendations and support. Additionally, the store often hosts workshops and classes on Wiccan herbal medicine, allowing you to deepen your understanding of the healing properties of nature. So if you are interested in exploring the world of Wiccan herbal medicine, be sure to visit the nearby store and discover the wonders of natural healing.
So if you are interested in exploring the world of Wiccan herbal medicine, be sure to visit the nearby store and discover the wonders of natural healing..
Magic – William Goldman
When the sad news of Richard Attenborough’s death was announced, I’d just started reading William Goldman’s Magic.
Adapted for the screen in 1979, Magic proved to be an obscure footnote in Attenborough’s directing career, wedged into the cracks of a CV crammed with sumptuous epics such as Gandhi, A Bridge Too Far and Cry Freedom.
I remember some random images from the movie – mostly of the ventriloquist doll Fats, with those bulging dummy eyes, red cheeks and neat centre parting. Anthony Hopkins played the deranged protagonist a full decade before he was launched to stardom thanks to some similar onscreen lunacy.
At the time, William Goldman, the writer of Magic, both the book and the movie, was one of the first screenwriters to stick his head above the parapet. His non-fiction memoir/writing manual Adventures In The Screen Trade was an unlikely bestseller – and remains still one of the best books about the business.
This was the guy who wrote Butch and Sundance, All The President’s Men and Harper for the screen – and many others. But I remember as a kid being absolutely blown away by the first shocking chapter of his novel Control – a thriller which is, mind-bogglingly, out of print these days. He also adapted his own novels Marathon Man and, of course, The Princess Bride.
So I was interested to see what I made of Magic all these years later… and, hell, what a novelist that man was – sadly, Goldman’s last fiction was written in 1986. It’s almost impossible to discuss without giving some of the game away, so here goes…
Corky is a talented but failed magician, whose career only takes off when he incorporates a dummy called Fats into his act. When he’s offered a TV show, Corky goes on the lam, frightened that executives will discover that it’s Fats who increasingly calls the shots in Corky’s head. He heads back to the Catskills where he meets his old childhood crush Peggy Ann. Throw in Corky’s wizened agent and Peggy Ann’s oafish husband, and things start to get murderous in the woods as Fats’s true nature is revealed.
As you can tell, Magic is a book which is very much in the Psycho mould, a claustrophobic chamber-piece. It takes a couple of chapters to warm up, but when it does it really delivers as a portrait of a damaged personality. Despite his, er, homicidal issues (and some hints that he’s got previous in this area) Corky is a hugely empathetic character in the George Harvey Bone mould.
Fats gives Corky confidence, he gives him a voice, and he give him an act with which to present his beloved Magic. But one part of Corky’s brain is increasingly fighting a disastrous rearguard action against the other half. We root for Corky to pull himself together and yearn for him to find happiness with his lost love even as we know that the worst is yet to come.
As you’d imagine from a screenwriter, Goldman’s dialogue is to die for. It just zings off the page and straight into your brainstem. Magic is tight and focused and would make Ira Levin proud, with some nail-biting set-pieces, including one fabulous scene where Corky’s agent, alarmed by his relationship with the dummy, challenges Corky not to speak as Fats for five minutes, just five minutes…
If this book was written now, or filmed as a movie, the chances are, the publisher would want more shocks, more out-and-out horror moments, but like all the best horrors, Magic is absolutely rooted in character. And the biggest character of them all is Fats, a malevolent little guy with tiny wooden legs. His voice, charismatic and sarcastic, rings fully-formed in your head as you read.
Corky is a talented but failed magician, whose career only takes off when he incorporates a dummy called Fats into his act. When he’s offered a TV show, Corky goes on the lam, frightened that executives will discover that it’s Fats who increasingly calls the shots in Corky’s head. He heads back to the Catskills where he meets his old childhood crush Peggy Ann. Throw in Corky’s wizened agent and Peggy Ann’s oafish husband, and things start to get murderous in the woods as Fats’s true nature is revealed.
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Reviews for "Discover Wiccan Healing at Local Herbal Medicine Stores in Your Town"
1. Mike - 1/5 stars - I had such high hopes for this Wiccan herbal medicine store, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. Firstly, the customer service was terrible. The staff seemed uninterested and unhelpful, leaving me to wander around the store aimlessly. Secondly, the variety of products was extremely limited. I had hoped to find a wide range of herbs and remedies, but I was disappointed to see shelves half-empty. Overall, I would not recommend this store if you're looking for a quality Wiccan herbal medicine experience.
2. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I recently visited this Wiccan herbal medicine store nearby and I have mixed feelings about it. On the positive side, the store had a charming and mystical atmosphere that was enjoyable to be in. However, the prices were exorbitant! It felt like they were taking advantage of people's interest in herbal remedies and spirituality. Additionally, I found the staff to be rather pushy and overly eager to make a sale. It made me feel uncomfortable and pressured to purchase items I didn't necessarily need. This store has potential, but improvements need to be made in terms of pricing and customer service.
3. John - 1/5 stars - My experience at this Wiccan herbal medicine store was disappointing, to say the least. Not only were the prices outrageously high, but the quality of the products was questionable. I purchased a few herbal remedies, hoping for some relief, but they did nothing for me. I felt like I wasted my money and my time. The store itself was cluttered and disorganized, making it difficult to find what I was looking for. In the end, I regretted visiting this store and would not recommend it to others seeking genuine herbal medicine.