Magnolia Street: A Practical Magic Fandom Podcast

We're shining a spotlight on one of the most beloved members of the next generation of Owens women: Kylie Owens . From the sweet, intuitive little girl we meet in Practical Magic to the young woman who helps change the fate of her family in The Book of Magic , Kylie’s story is one of love, empathy, resilience, and growth. We'll explore her childhood, her emerging magical gifts, her relationships w...

Step into the glow of summer as we follow the flickering trail of fireflies through folklore, science, and the beloved world of Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic series. From the enchanted pages of Magic Lessons , The Rules of Magic , Practical Magic , and The Book of Magic , we'll explore how these tiny lantern-bearers illuminate some of the series’ most memorable moments and what they symboliz...

Antonia Owens, Alexandra (Lexi) Artrip, popped in to visit the Stinas for their LONG AWATED viewing of the Practical Magic 2 Trailer . We take you back to that day to hear (and see) our initial reactions as well as bring you a shot for shot breakdown of the trailer. Hold on to your brooms, you wont want to miss this bonus episode on Magnolia Street. SOCIALS: ⁠ Link Tree⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

As Practical Magic 2 approaches this September, we’re continuing our special lead-up series here on Magnolia Street—revisiting all four books in the Practical Magic saga by Alice Hoffman to refresh the Owens family story before the next film arrives. In this second installment, we step into The Rules of Magic , where we meet siblings Franny, Jet, and Vincent Owens as they come of age in 1960s New...

This week, we're exploring themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery within the Practical Magic universe. We take a closer look at how love, family, acceptance, and authenticity weave through the Owens family saga. We'll discuss character journeys that challenge expectations, examine some of the fandom's most popular theories, and explore why stories about outsiders, chosen fam...

Join us as we take a closer look at one of the most fascinating and often overlooked members of the Owens family: Vincent Owens . Introduced in Alice Hoffman’s The Rules of Magic and brought full circle in The Book of Magic , Vincent’s story is one of grief, redemption, family, and the complicated ways love can shape a life. We explore his journey from a lonely exile living in France to the elder...

🏳️‍🌈 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH, WITCHES! 🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we are diving into one of the most pivotal moments in American history: the Stonewall Uprising . Inspired by Vincent Owens’ s storyline in Rules of Magic , we explore how Alice Hoffman places one of the Owens family’s most beloved and emotionally complex characters directly within the cultural landscape surrounding The Stonewall Inn and the...

This week on Magnolia Street, we’re diving deep into the woman who started it all: Maria Owens. From abandoned child, to healer, to accused witch, to the ancestral matriarch of the Owens bloodline, we trace Maria’s journey across all four books in the Practical Magic series and unpack how one broken heart shaped generations of Owens women to come. We explore: • Maria’s relationship with John Hatho...

As Practical Magic 2 approaches this September, we’re beginning a special lead-up series here on Magnolia Street—revisiting all four books (chronologically) in the Practical Magic series by Alice Hoffman to help freshen up the Owens family story before the next film arrives. In this first installment, we start with Magic Lessons, the origin story of the earliest Owens ancestor, Maria. Together, we...

This week, we’re unraveling the mystery of Amelia Bassano—a poet, court insider, and one of the first Englishwomen to publish her work… who some believe may be connected to the writings of William Shakespeare. Was she the “Dark Lady” of the sonnets? A muse? Or something more—a voice hidden behind one of the most famous names in history? With special guest Mallory Trunnell of Crimson Calamity, we e...

Your Practical Magic Summer Starts Here! That's right! Starting this May, 2026, we’re walking you through all four novels in the Practical Magic universe! We’ll be focusing on one book, each month of summer… NO READING REQUIRED! We’ve read them all, so you don’t have to! (00:50:11) Will bring you to the chronological summary. We thought it would be a great way to brush up on our Owens Family lore...

Come step inside one of the most iconic spaces in the beloved film, Practical Magic! In this installment of the Witches Garden Series, we’re exploring the Owens family conservatory, or greenhouse as it really is, a space that feels equal parts magical and deeply rooted in real horticultural design. We learn firsthand from the head of Practical Magic Art Department, Stephen Alesch just what went in...

This week on Magnolia Street, we’re diving deep into the Practical Magic 2 trailer that dropped on April 20th—and we mean deep . With over 100 screenshots pulled from the trailer, we’re breaking it all down scene by scene, moment by moment, catching every detail you might have missed. This is a visual episode, so if you want to follow along with us, the full video is available over on our Patreon...

This week on Magnolia Street, the Stinas are back with a fresh roundup of all the magic swirling around Practical Magic 2 —and there’s a lot to catch up on. We’re diving into the biggest updates from the past two weeks, including Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s appearance at CinemaCon, Sandra’s long-awaited debut on Instagram (yes, it finally happened), and the brand new Practical Magic 2 trail...

This week on Magnolia Street, we step into the electric, untamed world of 1960s Greenwich Village. Inspired by Alice Hoffman’s playlist for The Rules of Magic, we explore how music became a portal into identity, power, and transformation; from Bob Dylan’s protest anthems to Jimi Hendrix’s psychedelic fire and Nina Simone’s spellbinding voice. We wander through Washington Square Park and descend in...

On this episode of Magnolia Street, we’re taking a closer look at Jimmy Angelov’s 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme —one of the most iconic objects in Practical Magic. What does Jimmy’s sleek car say about his personality, and what might the messy interior reveal about who he really is beneath the surface? We explore how the car appears in both the book and the film, why the script originally gave J...

In this shadow steeped episode, we descend into the dangerous garden of the Owens family grimoire to uncover the true power of henbane, the mysterious nightshade listed in the resurrection spell in Practical Magic. If belladonna is the poison that killed Jimmy, why would the spell to bring him back contain even more nightshade? We explore the folklore and pharmacology of henbane, mandrake, and bel...

In this episode of the Magnolia Street Podcast, we explore the curious little letter that has sparked big conversations in the witchcraft community. Why do some practitioners spell it Magick with a K? Where did that come from, and what does it actually mean? Is it simply aesthetic, or does it signal something deeper and more intentional? We trace the history of the spelling back to early twentieth...

Disclaimer: This episode is intended for literary, cultural, and historical discussion only. We do not encourage or endorse illegal substance use. Psychedelics and toxic plants can carry serious legal, physical, and psychological risks. Please make informed, lawful, and safe choices. In this episode, we explore psychedelics within the Practical Magic universe and beyond. From the unsettling conseq...

This week, we’re cracking open the OWENS SPELL BOOK and stepping back into the nineteenth century to explore the Arts and Crafts Movement and the world that shaped the work of illustrator Walter Crane . From socialism and handcraft to flowers, folklore, and beauty as a moral act, we trace how Crane’s work in Flora’s Feast found its way into the Practical Magic Book of Shadows . What looks whimsica...

In the first Song-i-sode of Season 4, we are so excited to debut yet another song for ya! This next installation of our SONG-i-SODE series is Session #14, with our Practical Magic-inspired original song "True Love Spell"! This song is all about Little Sally's take on love after seeing her Aunts stick a bird with pins to help "No Chill Irene" win the affections of a married...

On this episode, we’re talking about molasses—“just to get your legs to open up,” as Aunt Franny famously says. What begins as a cheeky throwaway line over tequila at the Owens’ dining room table turns out to hold far more meaning than it first appears. Beneath the humor lies a deeper thread about slow magic, guarded hearts, and why love in Practical Magic is never meant to be rushed. From Alice H...

This week, we turn our gaze upward to the Winter Triangle —three stars, one fleeting pattern, and a single, quiet mention in The Book of Magic that carries far more weight than it first appears. Appearing at the height of winter and fading predictably by season’s end, the Winter Triangle becomes a lens for understanding February as a time of purification, inner dedication, and subtle awakening. We...

Are we saddened by the news that a PRACTICAL MAGIC MUSICAL won't be brought to you by US, The Stinas, YES. Are we disappointed and a little heartbroken after four years of work, also YES. 💔 BUT THAT'S WHEN WE PIVOT! 🛋️They go left, and we go for the preverbal uppercut to the world of musical stage production with something even better. In today's episode, we'll talk a little bit a...

We’re back, witches! Season 4 is officially open, and the Stinas are kicking the door wide open. In this season premiere, we’re catching you up on what we were up to during the break, the magic we were quietly brewing behind the scenes, and why this season already feels bigger, bolder, and a little more unhinged in the best way. We talk intentions for Season 4, the themes that keep tugging at us,...