Joyce Luciano, the official anti-tax witch of Paterson, New Jersey
Joyce Luciano was made the official witch of Paterson, New Jersey in 1974 when she cast a "prosperity spell" on the city. She would then periodically cast "anti-tax spells" on the city. That seemed to be her specialty.
How exactly does one cast an anti-tax spell? According to a UPI article (Oct 28, 1982) about her, one needs to lustily chant "Peace, Prosperity and Love," and then burn either a gold or green candle from 8 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. for seven nights.
Seems that her anti-tax spell in 1982 didn't work, because Paterson's taxes went up anyway, prompting her to leave the city.
More info: psychicofficialwitch.com (her former website, now abandoned, but preserved at the Internet Archive)
How exactly does one cast an anti-tax spell? According to a UPI article (Oct 28, 1982) about her, one needs to lustily chant "Peace, Prosperity and Love," and then burn either a gold or green candle from 8 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. for seven nights.
PATERSON, N.J. -- A self-proclaimed witch donned a white gown and shiny gold cape Thursday and cast a 'tax-cut spell' on the city of Paterson.
Joyce Luciano, known as the 'official witch of Paterson,' was joined in her noon incantation by about 100 city residents and employees.
The audience gathered around a table that Ms. Luciano set up in the city's public safety complex and lustily chanted 'Peace, Prosperity and Love,' at the urging of the blond witch.
'The louder you say it, the higher the vibes,' she told the crowd as white candles burned on the table. 'It's a tax-cut spell.
Taking into account Paterson's size, she asked for the help of residents in her effort to lower the city tax rate, currently $8.66 per $100 assessment.
For seven days, beginning Thursday residents on the west side of Main Street were asked to burn a gold candle from 8 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Residents who live east of Main Street were told to burn a green candle.
Ms. Luciano planned to simultaneously recite tax cut incantations.
Joyce Luciano, known as the 'official witch of Paterson,' was joined in her noon incantation by about 100 city residents and employees.
The audience gathered around a table that Ms. Luciano set up in the city's public safety complex and lustily chanted 'Peace, Prosperity and Love,' at the urging of the blond witch.
'The louder you say it, the higher the vibes,' she told the crowd as white candles burned on the table. 'It's a tax-cut spell.
Taking into account Paterson's size, she asked for the help of residents in her effort to lower the city tax rate, currently $8.66 per $100 assessment.
For seven days, beginning Thursday residents on the west side of Main Street were asked to burn a gold candle from 8 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Residents who live east of Main Street were told to burn a green candle.
Ms. Luciano planned to simultaneously recite tax cut incantations.
Seems that her anti-tax spell in 1982 didn't work, because Paterson's taxes went up anyway, prompting her to leave the city.
More info: psychicofficialwitch.com (her former website, now abandoned, but preserved at the Internet Archive)
Paterson News - Oct 30, 1974
Paterson News - Oct 31, 1980
Comments
If at first you don't succeed, leave.
Posted by crc on 10/31/24 at 04:56 AM
The blond witch ?
Posted by F.U.D. in Stockholm on 10/31/24 at 03:16 PM
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