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Popular witch Fiona Horne has put family plans on hold for a break in the US, writes Cameron Smith.
With her boyfriend now living in Melbourne, Fiona Horne confesses it would be the perfect time to settle down, get married and start a family.
But at 35, she has packed her bags and left to live in the US where lucrative television, movie and writing offers await her.
The trip is something she claims she must do.
“I don’t want to wake up a couple of years down the track and think I should have gone,” she says.
In October, Australia’s most famous witch travelled to the US where she launched her latest book, Seven Days to Magickal You.
With her new Hollywood-based manager, she has had talks about several other projects. She is now developing a television show with Columbia Tristar and is also writing a film script with the person behind witchy flick The Craft.
And word is we may even see her beside fellow Aussie Julian McMahon in Aaron Spelling’s hit show Charmed.
Those who know Fiona know determination is one her strongest qualities – a strength shown at a workshop she conducted in New York after September 11 terrorist attacks.
“You can tell there is still a gaping wound,” she says.
Horn did not want to let what happened to the city affect her schedule. She says a lot of people would have cancelled their tour.
But she was able to add parts to the workshop which aimed to provide peace and help for those who attended.
“The workshop was about living life to the fullest and not taking what we have for granted,” she says.
“You can’t let what happened stop you from doing things.
“It just makes you realise how lucky we are to live in Australia… terrorism is the way of the world for some people in other countries.”
And at a time where people are looking for answers, Horne says her book and witchcraft may shed some light while helping reduce stress.
Horne has been a witch for 14 years and while it took some time for her to come out publicly about her beliefs, she now enjoys spreading the word globally.
One of her biggest fans is pop princess Britney Spears. Horne was lucky enough to meet her while working on the Russell Gilbert Show in Melbourne.
And while one of the world’s sexiest singers may be a fan, Horne also knows she has her critics who condemn her beliefs and the way she spreads the word.
“I am not saying I am Jesus but if he was around today, he would also be using things like books, television and the internet,” she says.
Another Horne success has been the popularity of her Sexy Spells series currently showing on British screens. Just weeks ago, it ranked in the highest 10 shows in the country. If all goes to plan, Horne intends staying in the US for about five years before returning to her boyfriend, AFL footballer Clint Bizzel. Then she will start a family. Horne remembers when she first saw Bizzel.
“Krista (Vendy) and I were at a function for the Channel 9 network and they showed a picture of Clint on a big screen. I thought he was spunky, then they added that he was single. I looked at Krista and just smiled,” she says. And since then, the pair have not turned back.
He has introduced her to football – a game she know loves and knows it will be one thing she is sure to miss.
Last year he was playing for Geelong and it meant they were separated a lot during the week.
But this year he was drafted to the Melbourne Demons and lives in an apartment opposite to where the team trains in Albert Park.
“It will break my heart to leave Clint and my family but it is something I have to do.”
Even if it is just for a spell.