Gale Sondergaard, originally cast as the Wicked Witch of the West in 1939’s *The Wizard of Oz.* (The role ultimately went to Margaret Hamilton.)

The Wicked Witches of Etsy

Finding witches to do your bidding, be it casting a spell on a crush or a curse on a boss, is now as easy as paying $15 on the mom-and-pop online marketplace

By Gracie Wiener

Feeling hopeless in love, at work, in life? Hire a witch!

Nowadays, finding a witch doesn’t have to involve a swimming test or a trek into a dark forest—it’s as easy as logging on to Etsy. Yes, the online, small-shop marketplace known for quirky handmade items and unique vintage pieces has become a breeding ground for witchcraft.