After arriving in America, early European settlers began a volatile relationship with Native Americans that would span centuries. Events such as the Salem Witch Trials exemplified the strong fears Europeans held toward magic. Yet, the attitudes toward Native American magical practices were regarded with little to no fear by European settlers. Native American persecution (and subsequent executions) occurred for several reasons; however, the fear of their magic and rituals were not at the forefront of those concerns. By looking further into this subject matter, I hope to uncover why. I aim to build a complete narrative by using both Native American and European writings to understand Native American magic as well as the European perspective. By conducting this research, I will uncover why early European settlers viewed Native magic the way they did.