Swamp Sorcery: Folk Magic from America's Southern Wetlands

From practical spells to swampy tales, this grimoire serves up a heaping helping of Southern magic that's as charming as a front porch on a summer evening.

"I wholeheartedly recommend Swamp Sorcery to anyone even slightly curious about the hidden worlds that exist just beyond everyday life because, once you step in, it feels incredible."
--Steven Bauer, actor, Scarface, Breaking Bad

The swamp witch wanders through misty bayous and mysterious wetlands in search of ingredients for their magical work. From Spanish moss to bone curios, Mystic Dylan teaches you how to harness the fierce power of the natural world. Follow him down a path lit by fireflies, serenaded by cicadas, and guarded by alligators, where you'll learn the transformative magic of the dark and mysterious swamp.

Whether you're looking for love, protection, or prosperity, the swamp is sure to have a cure for whatever ails you. Hop in the crawdad boat, mind the mud, and beware of snakes and alligators. Oh, and don't forget the mosquito repellent.

This grimoire is your guide to the rich traditions of Cuban, Creole, Cajun, and other coastal Southern folk magic--so grab your charm bag and get ready for a spellbinding journey!

Includes essays by guest contributors Denise Alvarado and Col. WH Kemp.

Mystic Dylan is a multicultural, professional witch with twenty years of experience and South Florida Cuban heritage. He is the author of Swamp Sorcery, The Witch's Guide to Manifestation, Candle Magic for Beginners, and Throwing Bones, Crystals, Stones, and Curios. His education includes occult philosophy, Voodoo, Conjure, shamanism, and Greco-Roman magic. He has worked for over a decade as an independent scholar and film and academic consultant. When he's not in the swamp, you'll likely find Dylan performing readings and spellwork for clients, exploring haunted locations, tending to his pet snakes, or brooding over some obscure historical fact. Visit him at MysticDylanTheWitch.com.

Denise Alvarado is a tradition keeper, healer, and author of more than twenty books, including Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits and Hoodoo Saints, The Magic of Marie Laveau, The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire. She has dedicated over four decades of her life to exploring indigenous healing traditions both personally and academically.

She is a proud member of the American Anthropological Association, the Association of Indigenous Anthropologists, and the Association of Latina/o & Latinx Anthropologists. After serving on the editorial board for the Journal for Social and Behavioral Sciences, Denise brought those academic skills and experience to Hoodoo & Conjure Quarterly, The Journal of American Rootwork, Gumbo Ya Ya, and the Hoodoo Almanac. Her Catholic Creole culture of origin informs her work. Learn more at DeniseAlvarado.com.

Col Welburn H. Kemp is a proud Appalachian, steeped and studied in the time honored traditions of folklore, conjure, and faith healing passed down through generations in the hollers of Eastern Kentucky. His practice blends elements of ceremonial magick with old time conjure and folk magick, as well as mystical and lodge traditions informed further by his studies in the Deep South, particularly New Orleans. Welburn is a passionate teacher, caregiver, urban planner, and preservationist, dedicated to preserving both spiritual and physical spaces for future generations. Welburn is also an active Freemason, minister, and Kentucky Colonel. Find him at Instagram.com/mountain_conjure.