“In this intriguing volume, there a spells to attract a lover or do you get rid of him or her, spells for the home, for business (including one for shaking off the office Casanova), for soothing a sleepless child, preventing and curing a toothache, and many more. If you want a raise at the office, don’t ask the boss – instead, procure yourself a green candle, a pair of scissors, a pen and some paper, and follow Marc de Pascale’s instructions. The author gives the background to the various spells, an explanation of how they work, and the brief history of gypsy superstitions and traditions (for it was from the Gypsies in Spain that he first learned most of these spells). Your shopping list of ingredients for the various spells is not the macabre one of the ancient sorcerer. Most of the items used in working these spells can be bought in an ordinary supermarket or shop. The author adds a warning: when one dabbles in witchcraft, one plays with powerful forces, so it pays to examine one’s motives when casting a spell. If you follow the instructions carefully and heed the advice, you can ensure success by some rather unorthodox, but nonetheless enjoyable methods.”