About the author
Sam McKechnie is the author of two folklore and folk-magic titles published by Pavilion Books, A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells and Gentle Spells & Kind Magic. A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells is a reissued compendium organized around the calendar, collecting seasonal customs, folk beliefs and traditional spells associated with different months of the year. Gentle Spells & Kind Magic takes a softer, everyday approach, framing magic as small intentional acts, from handmade gifts to home-cooked meals, rather than formal ritual. Both books present folk magic as a set of inherited customs and gestures rather than a codified practice, aimed at readers drawn to folklore and seasonal ritual as a gentle, low-commitment interest rather than at practitioners seeking a structured magical system.
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💬 What our editors say about Sam McKechnie's books
“McKechnie’s guide offers a refreshing, warm approach to witchcraft that prioritizes empathy over esoteric complexity. The color-coded organization makes navigation intuitive, while the inclusion of recipes and crafts adds…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Gentle Spells & Kind Magic
“McKechnie’s volume offers a charming entry point into the world of folk magic, organized beautifully by the calendar year. It succeeds as an inviting treasury of cherished traditions and forgotten practices, making it accessible…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells
