{"title":"Books by Denise Alvarado","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781578635542","title":"The Voodoo Doll Spellbook","description":"The Pin Is Mightier Than the Sword\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Denise Alvarado is a true hoodoo mamba home girl who burned hioctane conjure in New Orleans where she grew up, and on visits to relatives in the Mississippi bayous, where she was formally introduced to the Voodoo\/hoodoo path. Called by the spirits and taught conjuration by family members, she was working the goofer from five years old. That's some serious heat. Denise is no pretender. She's for real. She fixes the formulas, raises the spirits, calculates the mathematics, and works wonders at the old dirt track crossroads.\" --Doktor Snake, author of \u003ci\u003eDoktor Snake's Voodoo Spellbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to Voodoo, few things are more iconic than the Voodoo doll. Known also as conjure dolls, doll babies, dollies, baby dolls, poppets, fetich, fetish, and effigies, they are servants of fastacting, longlasting magic. If you are seeking a new job or new friends, need to find your one true love or keep your lover at home, wish to be rid of your enemies or protect yourself from thievery, in these pages you will find the doll and the spell to do just that and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrawing not only on New Orleans Voodoo and hoodoo traditions, Alvarado also presents doll spellwork from ancient Greece, Egypt, Malaysia, Japan, Africa, and the European grimoires of old magic. You'll learn how to make, use, and properly dispose of your Voodoo doll. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe warned: this is some of the most effective magic that exists so be ready to reap what you are about to sow, or in this case, sew!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304094871925,"sku":"9781578635542","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578635542_d035f888-7806-48cc-bc53-e211bc3f4474.jpg?v=1786034225"},{"product_id":"9781578636730","title":"The Magic of Marie Laveau","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe life and work of the legendary “Pope of Voodoo,” Marie Laveau—a free woman of color who practically ruled New Orleans in the mid-1800s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarie Laveau may be the most influential American practitioner of the magical arts; certainly, she is among the most famous. She is the subject of songs, films, and legends and the star of New Orleans ghost tours. Her grave in New Orleans ranks among the most popular spiritual pilgrimages in the US. Devotees venerate votive images of Laveau, who proclaimed herself the “Pope of Voodoo.” She is the subject of respected historical biographies and the inspiration for novels by Francine Prose and Jewell Parker Rhodes. She even appears in Marvel Comics and on the television show \u003ci\u003eAmerican Horror Story: Coven\u003c\/i\u003e, where she was portrayed by Angela Bassett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Denise Alvarado explores Marie Laveau’s life and work—the fascinating history and mystery. This book gives an overview of New Orleans Voodoo, its origins, history, and practices. It contains spells, prayers, rituals, recipes, and instructions for constructing New Orleans voodoo-style altars and crafting a voodoo amulet known as a gris-gris.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305079779701,"sku":"9781578636730","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578636730_10d15922-36f9-446e-b152-9f9dfc2f2ffe.jpg?v=1786034230"},{"product_id":"the-marie-laveau-voodoo-grimoire","title":"The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire","description":"The first guide and spell book for modern witches on how to bring the renowned Marie Laveau's spiritual heritage to life.   The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoireis a practical guide to New Orleans-style magic inspired by the life and traditions of Marie Laveau—the eternal and enduring Queen of New Orleans Voodoo. This is a working grimoire, or spell book, created for the modern witch and Conjure worker that provides formulas and recipes for solving the problems of daily living and enhancing quality of life using the Laveau Voodoo tradition.   More than just a collection of spells, The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire contains tips and recommendations for improving one’s spell-crafting skills and living a magical, spiritual life. The author draws upon her own Creole heritage to bring this unique and regional style of magic to the greater public in a clear and accessible way. Formulas include:Controlling Powder: A simple recipe that can be made at a moment’s notice to influence someone to act in your favor.  Follow Me Boy Conjure Oil: According to oral tradition, this recipe was created by Marie Laveau. Originally designed for prostitutes, this recipe has money, love, and protection herbs incorporated in it. This blend is favored for its power to attract, seduce, and enthrall.    Alvarado teaches readers everything from stone, root, and bone magick to ritual oils and spells for healing, protection, love, beauty, banishing, and much more.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57484170985845,"sku":"9781578638130","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578638130.jpg?v=1786266211"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-denise-alvarado.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}