"He can flip pancakes in the air..." Dive into the enchanting world of Practical Magic as we uncover the layers of symbolism behind pancakes in both the film and book series. When Sally Owens was a little girl, she wished for qualities in a man that couldn't possibly exist. If he didn't exist, then she'll never die of a broken heart... Little does she know, Gary Hallet possesses those very qualities, including a very special talent: Flipping Pancakes in the air. And little does Gary know, he's handling a murder weapon! Saguaro Cactus Pancakes anyone? Through insightful analysis and spirited discussion, we explore how pancakes shaped history with its Pagan origin and Catholic Tradition , infusing magic into everyday rituals all over the world! We'll then discover how these historical hot cakes carry the weight of generations of Owens women that dates all the way back to their ancestor Maria. Join us as we flip through the pages of Practical Magic, revealing the hidden significance of this seemingly simple food item and savoring the magic it brings to both the page and the screen! TOPIC MAP: (03:02) Movie and Books(29:30) pancakes vs Flapjacks hotcakes(36:33) Shrove Tuesday (Pancake day, Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday)(41:16) Origins of the pancake(50:14) Pancakes thrive the ages(55:30) Pancakes around the world(01:07:23) Card Pull(01:09:20) Breakfast Divination(01:20:30) Pop Culture(01:47:14) Recipes(01:51:30) Dreams WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND! SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kristina's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justina's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERO SOURCES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media. The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast. All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magnoliastreetpodcast/message