Hoodoo and rootwork, sometimes referred to as ‘conjure’, is the traditional system of African American folk-magic most prominently practised in the American South. Rootwork makes use of the spiritual properties of herbs, minerals - and of course roots - alongside the power of prayer and incantation, candle magic, the intercession of saints as well as the spirits of the dead, such as ones beloved ancestors. A skilled rootworker can help initiate positive changes in your life and remove bad luck, obstacles and other troublesome influences. Conjure is a very practical, time-tested magical system that can enhance your love, luck, protection and financial abundance - facilitating personal empowerment and spiritual development.

Chad 'Balthazar' Barber is a folk magician, card reader and spiritualist. Born and raised in Southern Africa - he hails from a family line addled with mediums, dreamers and madmen. Chad is a Lucky Mojo certified practitioner and a member of AIRR: the Association of Independent Reader and Rootworkers. In addition to working as a root-doctor he serves his local community as a spiritist medium at mesa blanca gatherings. As a santeria initiate and practitioner of espiritismo - a form of afro-caribbean spiritism - he is especially interested in the important role that the Creole traditions are playing in an emerging new synthesis of western spirituality and magic. An avid blogger and writer he has contributed to the Hoodoo & Conjure Quarterly, as well as the Conjure Codex published by Hadean Press. He currently lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands with his husband where he reads cards, writes and conjures irrepressibly.  

"Chad is not only a gifted reader, but one of those rare gems who genuinely cares about his clients.  This is evident in his honesty and his talent delivering his readings and advice gracefully, with tact.  If you want the truth, and are ready to listen, I would run, not walk for a consultation! Here is my example: I had a reading with Chad regarding a working.  During our consult, a court case came up, where he predicted I would find myself successful.  Mind you, at the time, we tried to think of an explanation, as nothing made sense, and court case work was irrelevant to my original consult.  He was very specific about this information, which I admittedly dismissed originally, as I had no idea what it could mean.  I assumed it was a figurative "trial" or test. Imagine my surprise when I had a second reading 9-10 months later because of a trial I had...in court!!! Again, this information was specific! As predicted, my trial was successful, Chad lent me his support as not just a spiritual worker, but a friend.  He is a wonderful man, and I consider myself fortunate to have him on my side!" - Joanna H., Washington, D.C.


“I want to write you a testimonial for your Vision Mojo!! It's fantastic. Things are coming to me in much more detail now and with much more speed. I've been finding that in many cases when I sit down to do the divinations, I actually already "know" exactly what the oracles are going to say. I have also been finding myself learning new oracles with much more efficiency and understanding them on deeper level without having to force too much rote study like I used to. Overall my divinations have been taken to an entirely new level, and I'm just very impressed and pleased by your work on that hand! Thank you so very much.” -Devi Spring of Queen of Pentacles Conjure and Village Witchery, Canada


"Balthazar's products are absolutely the real deal. He's extremely talented. I got the results I was after in under a week. You better believe I'll be coming back for more." - Gordon of Rune Soup, UK


"Balthazar's reading was accurate and he got straight to the point in question, using the chart and cards he pinpointed the problem accurately and then went on to give some excellent advice and ways forward for my situation, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and will definitely be using his services again in the future" - Paul B, London, UK


“You really shocked me. Thank you for this. I don't think anyone will ever be able to top my story for best experience with a worker ever. Thank you.”
- Patricia, New York


“I did what you instructed with the Wealth Bag, All Things Under My Foot and the Green Fast Luck Oil.  You told me to keep it with me (next to skin, made a long cord necklace of it so that the bag hung next to my stomach) and feed it once a week.  I decided to feed it everyday during daily offerings , alternating the 2 oils.  Result:  Magic on steroids, results are fast, bombarded with work and cash receivables!” -Paul C, Philippines


“Balthazar is an amazing worker and I highly encourage others to have him assist them in their cases. He shows that he truly cares about his clients and that means a lot to me. He is gifted but also a blessing to me and I’m sure to many other of his clients.” – L, San Francisco