After two years in college, he realized he had more published credits than most of his professors, and decided to drop out and begin writing full-time. He wrote truck and automotive trade articles and advertising copy on a freelance basis. In 1974 he enrolled in San Diego State University and studied creative writing, intending to become a professional writer like his father, Chet, who has authored more than 170 nonfiction and fiction books. Cunningham was initiated into several covens of various traditions (see initiation) but eventually opted to practice as a solitary.
Learning magic intensified his interest in the power of nature. The classmate recognized them and asked, “Are you a Witch” “No,” said Cunningham, “but I'd sure like to be one.” The classmate introduced him to Wicca. Meeting on the first day of drama class, the two began talking, and Cunningham unconsciously made the Evil Eye hand gestures. In the next two days, two other incidents added impetus to his interest in the Craft: a movie about Witch- craft shown on television and a female classmate in high school who was involved in an occult and magic study group. He read it and was particularly fascinated by the book's descriptions of Italian hand gestures used to ward off the Evil Eye.
Early on in life, Cunningham had had a strong interest in plants, minerals and other natural earth products, and the book piqued his curiosity.
A full-time writer, he authored more than 30 fiction and nonfiction books and wrote scripts for occult videocassettes.Ĭunningham was introduced to the Craft in 1971 through a book purchased by his mother, The Supernatural, by Douglas Hill and Pat Williams. Scott Cunningham (1956-1993) was a prolific Wiccan author and expert on earth and natural Magic, best known for his books on magical herbalism, earth power, crystals, gems and metals and “the truth about Witchcraft.” Born June 27, 1956, in Royal Oak, Michigan, Cunningham lived in San Diego from 1961 until his death in 1993.
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