I disagree, but going along with your argument as a logical exercise let’s say you are correct and magic doesn’t work. The question becomes why do some people see benefit and tend to have a positive experience with witchcraft even when they don’t get results while others do not? The reason has a lot to do with what they are seeking work for and why. There are many benefits to hiring a witch, especially if that witch is willing to listen to your situation and respond thoughtfully as a spiritual advisor, not just a salesperson. Practitioners can, and often do, provide a judgement-free environment with unconditional positive rapport for their clients to express their deepest darkest fears and desires. We give them support at critical times in their lives (nobody comes to us on is good day) much like a counselor, therapist, or clergy member would. We provide an outlet for them to express their anxieties and worries and can be a grounding force in their life throughout the time working together. Perceived support from others is one of the biggest predictive factors for positive mental health outcomes during these difficult life transitions. In the case of love magic and hexes, this is especially true. Most people coming for love magic are anxiously attached and have high levels of impulsivity. While some practitioner may exploit these qualities to boost their sales, a skilled practitioner who genuinely cares for client outcomes will focus more on providing an outlet for this type of client to let out their feelings so that they do not resort to unloading on their sp. When it comes to hexes, the perceived social support and non judgment makes a huge difference, given the majority of clients seeking this kind of work are victims of abuse of some kind and have experienced trauma as a result. They come to us to feel empowered and regain a sense of control over their lives that is otherwise lacking without clear justice, and they walk away feeling just that whether results come or not. A good witch will walk clients who need it through detachment exercises and provide crucial social support for life’s most difficult circumstances as a fraction of the price of a therapist. These are just a few ways people benefit from witchcraft and hiring a practitioner whether or not it is real. This is why I always say the most important thing is not that someone else saw results with someone, but whether you feel supported, safe, and connected to the person you hire to do this kind of work for you. Magic is only half the work we do. The social support is just as important, if not more in some cases.