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  FOLKLORE Black magic in Islam is a serious concern — and the holy writings offer numerous ways to negate magic jinn.   I’m torn. Sometimes I think there’s a power in belief. That just by acknowledging something’s existence, you’re giving it relevance, even substance. On the other hand, I know I can’t just force myself to not think about djinns while I’m in their lands. Heck, telling me not to think about something is pretty much guaranteeing it’ll be top of mind the entire time we’re in Fès. “ There’s even one to recite, ahem, before you have sex. So, I ultimately decided to investigate ways to protect yourself from djinns (also called jinns and, to most Westerners, genies). Not that I think we’re really in any danger — or that these superstitions will actually help prevent something bad from happening. But heck, after what happened last time , I figure it sure couldn’t hurt. Pages from the Iran Islam Temtem-e Hendi Pictorial Book on Talisman, Charm & Mysterious Scie...

  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...