i’m new to witchcraft so i was wondering what exactly does the cane do? could you explain your post about the nanny mcphee?

ofwoodandbone:

The dreaded blackthorn cane… 
Blackthorn canes used by witches and cunning men are powerful tools, sometimes considered even deadly. There have been cunning men who were believed to both save life and deal death with nothing but simple taps of their canes. 
The Blackthorn also makes a blasting rod, which is a feared implement of witches. It casts, or rather blasts, strong and violent curses onto whomever it is used on. These curses were meant to do real and permanent damage to the victim. 

Those kiddos should’ve bolted when she brought hers out. That lady isn’t playing.