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I've heard in New Orleans, they have voodoo practitioners. What do they do, and are their hexes effective?
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Voodoo is a form of magical spirituality practiced in New Orleans that incorporates elements of Christian and Dualist traditions. Voodoo priests and priestesses (pompoms) cast spells, perform healing rituals, and interpret dreams for those seeking assistance. Their spells and hexes are based on herbs, candles, incense, and the power of words. The efficacy of these hexes is largely dependent on the faith and sincerity of the individual making the request.