Author, illustrator and witch Mickie Mueller talks about the history of Halloween. (10/31/18)

Published: Oct. 31, 2018, 7:29 p.m.

Have you ever wondered about the story behind this strange holiday we call Halloween? Wednesday, on a special October 31 installment of "Leonard Lopate at Large" on WBAI, author, artist and practicing witch Mickie Mueller, whose art has been seen on the sets of SyFy's “The Magicians” and Bravo's “Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce,” takes us on a guided tour into the past to uncover the secrets behind the spookiest day of the year. Illustrator of “The Mystical Cats Tarot” and author of the newly released “Llewellyn's Little Book of Halloween,” Mickie will attempt to shine a light on the darkest of annual celebrations.