About the author
Pam Grossman is an American writer, curator, and teacher known for her work on witchcraft, magic, and the occult in contemporary culture. She hosts the long-running podcast The Witch Wave and previously co-founded the Occult Humanities Conference at New York University. Her earlier book Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power traced the figure of the witch through history and popular culture, examining why she continues to fascinate and unsettle. In Magic Maker: The Enchanted Path to Creativity, published by Penguin Life, Grossman turns to the connection between artistic practice and magical thinking, treating creativity itself as a form of ritual. Her writing draws on folklore, art history, and feminist theory, and she is frequently described in the press as one of the more articulate public voices on modern witchcraft. Grossman's books are aimed at readers interested in the cultural and creative dimensions of magic rather than instructional spellwork.
📖 Where to start with Pam Grossman
💬 What our editors say about Pam Grossman's books
“Pam Grossman delivers a compelling blend of cultural criticism and memoir that successfully reclaims the witch from mere folklore. However, this work is not suited for readers seeking practical spellcraft or dogmatic Wiccan…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power Grossman, Pam
“Gardner’s 1959 publication remains a vital historical document for its bold challenge to misconceptions about witchcraft. However, readers expecting practical ritual instructions or modern theological debates may find it lacking…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Meaning of Witchcraft Gardner, Gerald B
“This title serves as a vibrant celebration of feline feminine power, effectively linking ancient mythology with modern political movements. It succeeds in unpacking complex themes of identity and desire through an accessible,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Cat Call: Reclaiming the Feral Feminine (an Untamed History of the Cat Archetype in Myth and Magic)
📋 Editions by Pam Grossman in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power Grossma | — | Gallery Books | 304 | 9781982145859 |
| The Meaning of Witchcraft Gardner, Gerald B | 2022 | Weiser Books | 336 | 9781578637898 |
| Cat Call: Reclaiming the Feral Feminine (an Untamed History of t | 2019 | Weiser Books | 224 | 9781578636624 |
| Magic Maker: The Enchanted Path to Creativity | 2025 | Penguin Life | 384 | 9780593832363 |
