The Darkest Spell in Practical Magic 2 Has Nothing to Do With Witchcraft The recent release of Practical Magic 2 has brought attention to a peculiar phenomenon: the deliberate erasure of aging from on screen characters, particularly women.
This trend reveals a more insidious dynamic at play when one examines the film industry's inherent connection to societal attitudes toward aging.
The contrast between past and present is striking when comparing Practical Magic 2's handling of its stars' ages to their portrayal in the original film.