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Australia: A Sydney hotelier has barred a Pagan discussion group which met regularly in his bar (and probably made a significant contribution to his profits) because he was scared they might be casting spells!
People found their behaviour strange and threatening...casting spells on bars in the hotel or clearing bars with certain spells,Tony Green, owner of the Greenwood Hotel, told the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper.They talk about casting spells and they brought with them, I believe, a small cauldron. I think they behaved as though they are witches,Green added.
A representative of the group, Suzanne Maxim, pointed out that this was unlikely as the bar wasn't really the right sort of place for rituals: It's not a very sacred space
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Aussie publican bars regulars he said were casting spells in hotel - CNews, 10th March 2004.
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March 11, 2004 7:18 PM
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It does seem counterproductive in terms of profits, doesn't it? I've been to moots - I remember how much was imbibed on those occasions! I also remember the Bradford riots back in 199-mumble. The pub where the Pagan moot was held was the only one on the street not to get smashed by rioters. The landlord credited the Pagans, because they'd obviously done something to protect their favourite watering-hole.
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March 11, 2004 7:11 PM | Reply
I support his right to ban whoever he wants, it's HIS establishment. But if it were me, the only magic I would worry about would be the cha-ching of my cash register! What kind of fool turns away business?