A lot has changed in the 40 years since the Satanic Panic first gripped the United States: no longer feared or sidelined, witchcraft has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing spiritual practices.

Thanks to J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, there are legions of children (and adults) around the world who fervently wish they weren't the Muggles that they are. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...