J. Allen Cross, also known as Oregon Wood Witch on social media, is a folk magician, a teacher, & a paranormal investigator.

He cohosts the podcast 'Invoking Witchcraft', & he is also the author of 'AMERICAN BRUJERIA: Modern Mexican American Folk Magic' - available today (May 1, 2021)!!!

J's book is a compendium of magical traditions kept alive among Mexican-American communities - a unique blend of folk magic & esoteric Catholicism estranged from both traditional Mexican witchcraft & mainstream Catholicism - which he has come to call 'American brujeria'. 

In today's conversation, J generously explains some common American brujeria practices, as well as his own magical origin story, his devotion to Guadalupe, & his theories about the nature of God & sin. We also explore his experience as a paranormal investigator, & we wrap things up with our opinions on Santa Muerte devotion. 

If you want to connect w/ J, listen to his podcast, or buy his book, you can find him here:

Instagram:  @oregon_wood_witch
Twitter: @witchoregon
Linktree: linktr.ee/j.cross

If you want to connect w/ me, you can find me here:
Twitter: @anthonythewitch
Instagram: @anthonythewitch
Twitter: @living_grimoire [podcast page]
Instagram: @living_grimoire [podcast page]

You can listen to The Living Grimoire on Youtube & wherever else you get your podcasts.

- A.W.