Living Conjure: the Practice of Southern Folk Magic

A Beginner’s Guide to Conjure is a rare and authentic introduction to traditional American folk magic, written by a true hereditary practitioner. Starr Casas has over four decades of hands-on experience, having learned Conjure the old-fashioned way—at home, through her relatives and ancestors. Now, she opens that lineage of knowledge to a new generation of practitioners.

This book gently and clearly guides readers step by step toward building a personal Conjure practice. From setting up altars and choosing the right tools to creating spiritual baths, washes, and powders, Casas teaches with the wisdom that only lived experience can provide. Beginners will find a solid foundation, while long-term practitioners will discover insights drawn from decades of real working practice.

More than a how-to manual, this guide honors the ancestors who carried this knowledge forward and introduces readers to the culture, customs, and lived traditions that brought these workings into being. Rooted, practical, and deeply respectful, this is Conjure taught as it has always been—through family, memory, and spirit.

“Starr Casas is a true national treasure. She is an authentic hereditary practitioner of Conjure, among the most potent forms of traditional American folk magic. A vast repository and staunch defender of rapidly vanishing American folk traditions.”
— Judika Illes

Perfect for:

• Beginners seeking an authentic entry into Conjure

• Experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practice

• Readers interested in American folk magic, ancestral traditions, and spiritual heritage