The Flying Broom

Witchcraft Deconstructed

From Witch Hazel on looney tunes and The wicked witch of the east in the Wizard of Oz, to the Sport of Quidditch in the Harry potter series. It is as iconic an accessory as Wonder Woman’s invisible jet, or Batman’s batmobile. Super human figures have super human means of travel. From the earliest days of witchcraft, the witch and the broom have gone hand in hand. But why did this simple household cleaning implement rise to such prominence in modern culture? What truths lie behind the lore? In this episode, we explore the intimate and high flying legacy of the Witches Broom, on Witchcraft Deconstructed.