Magazines will tell us a lot, because they are money-losing ventures. So when a special magazine is produced, it is with the intent of influencing, even if you don't buy the magazine. Has anyone noticed that there have been no less than FIVE magazine specials on the "Magical and wonderful of witches" in the last year? You'll expect these during Halloween, no? Well, I am talking all year round. Some publishers have a very vested interest in how you view witches. Make of that what you will.