Cool, Shocking Facts You Never Knew About Practical Magic

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  • "Practical Magic" (1998) is a cult-classic film about the Owens women, a family of witches who navigate life, love, and curses together. 
  • Although the film is now a cult classic, it was a bit of a box-office flop that critics ripped apart for years.
  • A real witch consulted on "Practical Magic" and later threatened to curse the movie, according to the film's director. 
  • Jimmy was supposed to be from Texas, but the character was rewritten for actor Goran Visnjic.
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Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, "Practical Magic" (1998) is a film about a family of witches who navigate the ups and downs of life, love, family, and, of course, magic. 

In the decades since its release, the film has become a cult classic that's especially popular around Halloween — and it still holds a few interesting secrets that even the biggest fans may not know. 

Here are some of the surprising things you never knew about "Practical Magic." 

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