Corso reflects on the modern perception of witches, feeling that they lack the mystery that once surrounded them. In his view, contemporary witches have lost their allure because their lives and identities are widely publicized; one can easily find information about them in popular publications. This transparency leads Corso to feel that they are now mundane and lack the depth that characterized earlier figures of mystique.

In Corso's eyes, the witches of today have become so predictable and common that even historical figures like Torquemada would find their existence tedious. The glamour and intrigue that once defined these figures have been replaced by a vulgarity and openness that leaves little to the imagination, marking a significant shift from the past to the present.