In a festive revelation that blends whimsy with classic British humour, music icon Sir Paul McCartney has addressed a long-running internet conspiracy by jokingly declaring himself a wizard.
The 'Wonderful Christmastime' Witchcraft Theory
The bizarre speculation began in recent years, with corners of the web suggesting that Sir Paul's 1979 Christmas classic, Wonderful Christmastime, contains hidden references to witchcraft. Fans pointed to lyrics like 'The mood is right, the spirit's up, we're here tonight – and that's enough' as a potential hint at a secret gathering of witches in the woods.
Addressing the theory directly in a new Vevo behind-the-scenes video titled The Making Of 'Wonderful Christmastime', the 83-year-old legend leaned into the absurdity. "There is a theory online that the song is about people practising witchcraft, getting found out and trying to cover it up," he commented with a smile.
He then made his playful 'confession': "Thank goodness they found me out. This is completely true, and in actual fact, I am the head wizard of a Liverpool coven."
Magic, Music, and the 'Paul is Dead' Rumour
While some might jest that witchcraft explains The Beatles' unparalleled success—including an estimated 600 million record sales worldwide and their status as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pioneers—Sir Paul was quick to bring the conversation back to earth. He concluded his wizardry claims by stating: "Either that… or it's complete nonsense. And you know it's the latter!"
This is not the only strange conspiracy the star has recently confronted. In his new memoir, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, he reflects on the infamous 'Paul is dead' theory that first surfaced in 1966 and exploded in 1969. He described it as the "strangest rumour", noting how a US DJ's broadcast convinced millions worldwide he had been replaced by a lookalike.
He wrote that he and his late wife Linda left London partly to escape the "malevolent talk" surrounding the band. With the benefit of hindsight, he offered a more philosophical take: "Now that over half a century has passed... I'm beginning to think that the rumours were more accurate than one might have thought at the time."
He elaborated, suggesting a symbolic death: "In so many ways, I was dead, a 27-year-old about-to-become-ex-Beatle, drowning in a sea of legal and personal rows... in need of a complete life makeover."
The Man Behind the Myths
Ultimately, the revelations from the music legend serve to demystify the decades of speculation. He is neither a supernatural entity nor an imposter, but rather a man who has navigated the extraordinary pressures of global fame. His career remains, as ever, a magical mystery tour of its own, grounded in immense talent rather than spellcraft.
The light-hearted admission about the Liverpool coven provides a charming, quirky footnote to the festive season, proving Sir Paul's enduring ability to engage with his legacy with a characteristic twinkle in his eye.
