What I Learned at a Black Magic Class
June 9, 2025 Curses & Consequences: What I Learned at a Black Magic Class FOLKLORE A curse class at Malliway Bros. in Chicago uncovers the truth about jinxes, hexes and curses, intent, consequences and protection. The dark arts, debunked. Most people shy away from the idea of curses. We like to believe magic is all love, light and lavender-scented moon rituals. But what about the other side of the craft? The part that deals with justice, consequences and — let’s be honest — sometimes just good old-fashioned spite? That’s why I found myself at Malliway Bros., a truly magical occult shop in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, sitting in a dimly lit room, about to learn the art of cursing. Not to throw hexes around willy-nilly, but to understand them. Because, as it turns out, curses aren’t always what we think they are. “ Dark magic isn’t inherently evil, but it’s messy. You have to be prepared for the consequences. What Is a Curse? Before diving into the how , we had to unpack...