Take a magickal flight into the history, tradition, and modern uses of broomsticks. Whether sweeping the floors or helping with spells, rituals, and crafts, the broom is a more versatile tool than you ever imagined. Join Deborah Blake on a journey through the ages, exploring why broomsticks and witches have always been an inseparable pair. Enjoy broom lore, insights from well-known witchy authors, and instructions for buying or making your own for special occasions. From besoms to broomcorn, The Witch's Broom is the perfect guide for adding a new facet to your magickal practice. Have a nice flight! Praise: "[A] clear, lucid, and ethical guide to the art of the broom."―Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells "[A] clear, lucid, and ethical guide to the art of the broom."―Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells Deborah Blake is the author of nineteen books on modern Witchcraft, including The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows , The Little Book of Cat Magic , and Llewellyn's Little Book of Spellcraft , as well as the acclaimed Everyday Witch Tarot , Everyday Witch Oracle , and Everyday Witch’s Familiars Oracle . She has also written three paranormal romance and urban fantasy series for Berkley as well as a cozy mystery series about a run-down pet rescue. Deborah lives in a 140-year-old farmhouse in upstate New York with numerous cats who supervise all her activities, both magical and mundane. She can be found at DeborahBlakeAuthor.com .