Dive into the spellbinding world of Laurie Cabot, Salem’s official witch and one of modern witchcraft’s most iconic figures. In this episode of Weirder After Dark, we uncover her journey from an artist to a groundbreaking spiritual leader who brought witchcraft into the mainstream. Explore her rituals, her influence on Salem’s identity, and the controversies that followed her rise. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this story enchants you.

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