In July 1993, Disney’s Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, did not immediately find success, with box office numbers falling far below what was envisioned. Yet somehow the Halloween movie released in the middle of the summer to little fanfare has become an enduring and widely loved classic. Nearly three decades after the film’s initial release, it’s a yearly holiday viewing tradition in households around the world, becoming a not-so-scary rite of passage for kids and their parents, many of whom grew up watching the film about the resurrected witchy trio with their own parents.

Hocus Pocus is a movie that has few if any equals; it manages to span a generational divide, uniting boomers and zoomers in their nostalgic love for the boundary-pushing supernatural comedy that in some ways seemed a little too risqué for the millennial kids it was originally intended for. So how did a movie that didn’t catch an initial spark end up casting such a spell on mainstream culture? Witches Run Amok answers that question and more, using interviews from the cast and creative team behind the heartwarming Halloween staple. The book is a love letter to Hocus Pocus’s millions of devoted fans and a fascinating read for anyone who wants to understand how the Disney movie became a pop culture phenomenon.

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13 SCARY SURPRISES: Collect sinister stickers, games, and holiday decorations to display or share with friends.

COUNTDOWN TO HALLOWEEN: Uncover a new surprise every day in the thirteen days leading up to Halloween!

BEWITCHING DELIGHTS: Discover mini-books, themed recipe cards, and more!

MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Relive favorite memories from the classic film Hocus Pocus with favorite quotes and scenes.

NEW TRADITION Start a new Halloween routine with a daily surprise!

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A MUST-HAVE FOR FANS: Featuring original illustrations of the Sanderson sisters and the wider world of Hocus Pocus, this deck matches characters from the film with tarot archetypes, making it a fresh interpretation of a traditional tarot deck.

COMPLETE TAROT EXPERIENCE: This deluxe set of 78 cards consists of both major and minor arcana, perfect for anyone beginning their tarot practice, as well as for experienced practitioners.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Each card features a full-color illustration of a character from Hocus Pocus, including the Sanderson Sisters, the Dennisons, Ernie, Billie Butcherson and more.

DETAILED GUIDEBOOK: Includes a 128-page guidebook with explanations of each card’s meaning and simple spreads for easy readings.

GREAT GIFT: Packaged in a sturdy and decorative gift box, Hocus Pocus: The Official Tarot Deck and Guidebook will enchant fans of the film and tarot practitioners alike.

COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Hocus Pocus: 13 Frights of Halloween also available!

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Have fun with the whole family making spellbinding recipes while celebrating your favorite witchy sisters.

Featuring full-color photography, comprehensive nutritional information, and helpful tips and tricks, Hocus Pocus: The Official Cookbook is the essential guide to cooking like a Sanderson sister!

50+ RECIPES: Dishes such as Ring of Salt Pretzels and Witch’s Broom Donuts will bring the chilling world of Salem into your kitchen.

STUNNING IMAGES: Beautiful, full-color photos of the finished dishes help ensure success.

FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Perfect for kids, adults, and families, this book has easy-to-follow recipes and everyday ingredients, making it ideal for any skill level and occasion.

CREEPY GIFT: The ideal companion for every Halloween party, Hocus Pocus: The Official Cookbook will bewitch fans of the film and cooking enthusiasts alike.

COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Hocus Pocus Tarot Deck and Guidebook and Hocus Pocus: 13 Frights of Halloween also available!

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Nothing captures the mischief and mayhem of Halloween quite like the hit film Hocus Pocus and its iconic trio of witches, the Sanderson sisters. Create some magic of your own by coloring your way through hundreds of spellbinding images inspired by the movie, from character portraits to patterns, and beyond! These pages are sure to put a spell on you as you recreate beloved moments from this holiday classic.

For more spellbinding Hocus Pocus stories, check out these magical titles:

• Hocus Pocus and the All-New Sequel
• Hocus Pocus: The Illustrated Novelization
• The Hocus Pocus Spell Book

Collect the entire Art of Coloring series:
Art of Coloring: Disney Villains
Art of Coloring: Golden Girls
Art of Coloring: Walt Disney World
Art of Coloring: Maps of the Disney Parks – 36 Postcards to Inspire Creativity
Art of Coloring: Poster Art of the Disney Parks – 36 Postcards to Inspire Creativity
Art of Coloring: Mickey & Minnie
Art of Coloring: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Art of Coloring: Muppets
Art of Coloring: Beauty and the Beast
Art of Coloring: Disney Animals
Art of Coloring: Disney Princess
Art of Coloring: Disney Frozen
Art of Coloring: Star Wars

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