Graphic by Zed van der Linden

The thing about a good spell is that the magic truly originates from within. A successful potion can come from all sorts of common ingredients, for it is your wizardly intentions which give the spell its power. These powerful incantations can help make chores more fun, stop bullies, and even make you fly! I’ve gathered these recipes during my 900 or so long years of life, yet recently I’ve begun to feel that the sacred knowledge of sorcery has been gatekept for far too long. As a wise wizard once said “with great responsibility comes great power” so be sure to use good judgement when using these magicks. 

Flying Potion (CAUTION: only use indoors)

  • 3 pumps shampoo
  • 7 tsp vanilla extract
  • A dash of dog hair

Health Potion

Go into the woods and find a red mushroom with white spots. Dry for 2-3 weeks, grind into a fine powder. Combine with rum and jasmine tea in a bubbling cauldron*. Steep for no more than 78 seconds or …. Let cool and drink (should restore 15 HP if concocted correctly)

*Note: Only use bubbling cauldron with adult supervision


Friendship Spell (will make anyone your friend)

  • 4 ft of string
  • Some glittery beads
  • Mamma Mia! the movie

Invisibility Potion (doesn’t affect clothing)

Ask everyone around you to close your eyes


Fireball Spell

  • Can of AquaNet Hairspray
  • Pack of Matches

Invincibility Potion 

  • 80mg Methamphetamine 

Truth Serum

  • Small white cloth
  • A health dose of bleach
  • Just a dash of ammonia

Boobs Bigger Spell

  • Buy a Victoria Secret Bombshell and tell no one

Love Spell (See make Boobs Bigger Spell)

  • Crushed little blue pill from you dad’s nightstand
  • Horny goat weed
  • Nugenix

Allison Kinzer

Allison has been secretly running The Zamboni for the past 25 years. When she’s not pulling strings in the Tufts Comedy scene she can be found running The Zamboni Instagram and making silly little graphics. She also wants you to know that her being dumb is completely unrelated to her blondeness. More by Allison Kinzer