I Spent the Day With Salem's Satanists & Witches

In this video, I spent the day with Satanist witches in Salem, Massachusetts, aka “The Witch City.” Growing up in Beverly, MA, which is right next door to Salem, I always had a fascination with witchcraft and the history of Salem.

Now a place for modern witches to practice freely, just a few hundred years ago, Salem experienced a Witch Hunt that has gone done in history. The Salem Witch Trials began in January of 1692 and by September, only nine months later, 19 people were executed by hanging, 1 man was pressed with stones, and hundreds of others died in jail. While some were tortured to confession, many maintained their innocence.

Long before the Salem Witch Trials began in the 1400s with the European witch trials. At the end of the 14th century, the plague wiped out nearly one-third of the population. Survivors strived to find an explanation and many pointed their fingers at witches, labeling single women or those who held knowledge of ancient folklore as working for Satan. Hundreds were burned and tortured during this time.

After the Puritans settled in Massachusetts Bay around 1630, the community would suffer years of hardship to find their way in the New World. Including failure of crops, famine, war, a smallpox epidemic, and a mini Ice age. Tensions ran high and the community sought answers. January of 1692 marked the beginning of the famous Salem Witch Trials. It all started when daughter Reverend Samuel Parris, Betty Parris, and her cousin Abigail Williams began “having fits.” Doctors had no answers so it was suggested that they must be bewitched. Soon, other girls in Salem Village began having the same afflictions and the community began to panic. When asked who is bewitching them, they name three names: Sarah Good, Sarah Osbourne, and Tituba, the slave of Reverend Parris. People fear that the Devil is loose in Salem and is controlling a secret coven of witches to cause harm. With this, the hysteria heightens and hundreds of people are accused, arrested, and thrown in jail.

Going into this experience I’ll admit that I definitely had some fears about being around Satanists and witches who I didn’t know. I had no idea what these people were going to be like. But after spending time with Thomas, Pixie, and Sarah-Frankie, I ended up learning so much and really getting to know the human beings in front of me. I realized I had no reason to be afraid of them and my fears were only coming from the fear of the unknown. My new friends taught me so much about history, religion, and their belief system and I absolutely loved spending the day with them. This experience was an incredible reminder to release judgment of others and if you take the time to get to know someone, you might be surprised by what you learn.

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[stevepenstudios]

Witch in movies: fly on broomsticks, pointed hat, doing dark magic, avada kedavra

Witch irl: so your name will be Broccoli and Cauliflower

[ChocolateEyedGirl]

I think the most accurate depiction of a "witch" is Calypso in Pirates of the Caribbean.
"...Dirt. This is a jar of dirt."
"Yes."
"Is the jar of dirt going to help?"
"If you don't want it, give it back."
"No."
"Then it helps."

[EarthPixi]

They are just showing their life their beliefs. I’m a green witch, do I practice exactly like them? No! But I respect and honor them. That’s the way it should be. Hate and negativity do not enrich the giver or the given. Blessed be 🌟

[justamess]

I love how you bring up the "darker" and more controversial side of witchcraft

[BriarandSpindle]

A lot of witches just bake cookies, light candles, garden and drink tea. This whole "gothic" and "satanic" vibe is just one specific kind of witch.

[ollimills]

Pixie was so cute "you can leave them alcohol, water, COOKIES".

[explorousu.k.]

The girl with the orange hair, Sarah? She is for sure a reincarnated witch...very old soul

[BellaJoyeuse]

I’m a traditional witch, but I’m not Wiccan and not a Satanist. Witches can be any or no Practicing religion at all.

[Rckstrroma]

Yup I told my mother about how I felt about Wicca and she was definitely offended and she’s Christian but she was like “that’s the devil” but I just felt very in touch with nature and all also.
And then after I moved out, I became more aware and wanted to learn even more.

[marvincerritos]

"Your not chilling with some LA witches " 💀💀💀

[earthbruja]

Pixie is the cutest thing ever. When she talks, sounds like she is ready to burst into tears it's adorable. Her nails are fire too.

[ialdabeoth]

ugh i love this video. as an occultist and hellenic polytheist i'm so fascinated by different esoteric and occult paths, especially those of a more ceremonial witchcraft strain! watching these spells was super magickal and refreshing, seeing something other than jar spells with a wax seal. blessings <3

[maries]

People remember: this is just a few witches interpretation.

[mr.spaghettios]

Can we talk about how cute the historian is :'0

[mackenzierivercasey]

Im a Canadian...I want to move to Salem and I'm not even a witch lol! I'd just chill downtown and read a book while listening to brother play the flute lol!

[sarahsaouli]

This was a great video just like the other ones you make, however it's unfortunately filled with false information about ''witchcraft''. For example the rule of three, this rule is a part of the Wicca religion and a lot of witches do not believe in it because they're simply not wiccan. Another example about curses, witches can and do curse and it all depends on the witch's practice and craft. Good luck to you ❤️

[erinhathaway]

I love how respectful you are, letting them speak about their beliefs whilst asking questions and being involved

[ericalauryn]

The fella playin that flute tho!! his music was gorgeous, even just for those like 10 seconds

[the_laird]

You're always so respectful, ready to listen, I can feel you are doing this from a place of love, never judgmental. Hope the channel will continue to grow. Love your videos. ❤️. People can see that there is so many different ways to do witchcraft. Because it is a practice, not religion.

[theartofnaturegermany]

It's fascinating that you have so many openly witchy places in the US! Here in Europe/Germany this culture is very underground. I don't know about any witch stores und public places here