Even today the belief in witches is widespread worldwide. In almost all cultures, there were or are people who believe that certain people can use magical powers to cause benefit or harm and can get in contact with spirits and demons. Wolfgang Behringer, one of the leading experts on the history of the persecution of witches, describes the traditions of the belief in witches, the time of the great trials and executions in Europe, and the later reception and marketing. And today’s situation is not left out either.