Traditional British folk magic practitioners, British magical practitioners, or witchdoctors; the term literally means "knowledgeable ones."
- Their practice is akin to British Hoodoo, and much of British folk magic has been adopted into American folk magic.
- Spirituality is undervalued: this tradition coexists with (or without) any spiritual system.
- The focus is on usability, customer service, and practical magic.
- Many clever people were hereditary practitioners, however it's unclear whether they "inherited" their abilities or just followed in their parents' footsteps (as did so many others).
- Being the seventh son or daughter was a sign of great strength.
- Divination, hex-breaking, and healing were among her specialties.
The popularity of cunning folk peaked in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, but they still exist today.
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