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   magic

   /ˈmadʒɪk/

   noun

   • 1. the power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces: "suddenly, as if by magic, the doors start to open" Similar sorcerywitchcraftwizardrynecromancyenchantmentspellworkingincantationthe supernaturaloccultismthe occultblack magicthe black artsdevilrydivinationmaledictionvoodoohoodoosympathetic magicwhite magicwitchingwitcherycharmhexspelljinxmojoorendamakutuinformal:mutirare:sortilegethaumaturgytheurgy
   • ▪ mysterious tricks, such as making things disappear and reappear, performed as entertainment: "his parents bought him a magic set for Christmas" Similar conjuring trickssleight of handlegerdemainillusionprestidigitationdeceptiontrickeryjugglinginformal:jiggery-pokery
   • ▪ a quality of being beautiful and delightful in a way that seems remote from daily life: "the magic of the theatre" Similar allureallurementattractionexcitementenchantmententrancementfascinationcharmglamourmagnetismenticementOpposite dullness
   • ▪ exceptional skill or talent: "he's been working his magic on New Zealand movies for the past two decades" Similar skillskilfulnessbrillianceabilityaccomplishmentadeptnesscompetenceadroitnessdeftnessdexterityaptitudeexpertiseexpertnessartfinesseexperienceprofessionalismtalentclevernesssmartnessOpposite clumsinessincompetence

   adjective

   • 1. having or apparently having supernatural powers: "a magic wand" Similar supernaturalenchantedoccultDruidicalrare:necromanticthaumaturgicthaumaturgicalsorcerous
   • ▪ very effective in producing the desired results: "confidence is the magic ingredient needed to spark recovery"
   • 2. wonderful; exciting: informal British "it was a great time, magic" Similar fascinatingcaptivatingcharmingglamorousmagicalenchantingentrancingspellbindingmagneticirresistiblehypnoticmarvellousexcellentsplendidwonderfulmagnificentsuperbglorioussublimelovelydelightfulbeautifultoo good to be trueinformal:supergreatamazingfantasticterrifictremendousphenomenalsensationalheavenlygorgeousdreamygrandfabulousfabfabbyfantabuloussupercalifragilisticexpialidociousawesomeamazeballsto die foracecoolmeanbadwickedmegacrucialmind-blowingfar outA1soundout of this worldmarvydopedefphatsmashingneatbadassbodaciousbossradicalradpeachyboffobullybitchingdandyjim-dandyon fleekbeautbonzerinformal, dated:groovyspankingdivinecapitalchampionwizardcorkingrippingcrackingspiffingtop-holetoppingbeezerswellkeeninformal:kiflankarchaic:goodlyOpposite awful

   verb

   • 1. move, change, or create by or as if by magic: "he must have been magicked out of the car at the precise second it exploded"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French magique, from Latin magicus (adjective), late Latin magica (noun), from Greek magikē (tekhnē) ‘(art of) a magus’: magi were regarded as magicians.

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2. anthroholic.com › magicMeaning of Magic in Anthropology - Anthroholic

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   Aug 3, 2023 · Magic denotes a set of beliefs and practices designed to manipulate the supernatural or unknown forces to bring about desired results. However, this definition is an oversimplification of a complex, multi-dimensional phenomenon.

3. www.chaoticanwriter.com › aetherpunk-magitech-and-technomancy-whats-the-differenceAetherpunk, Magitech, and Technomancy: Whats the difference?

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   Dec 3, 2023 · In its simplest terms, Magitech (or Magitek) combines magic with technology in order gain the best of both worlds. While that description captures each of our terms in this article, there is a more storied history with Magitech as an overall concept.

4. www.psychologytoday.com › gb › blogThe Meaning of Magic | Psychology Today United Kingdom

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Magic is sometimes divided into white and black, and high and low. Black magic is selfish and does not consider other people, whereas white magic is altruistic or selfless, and seeks in...

5. www.hookedtobooks.com › definitions-for-magical-beings25 Types of Magical Beings and Their Definitions

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   Nov 3, 2023 · Check out this list of 25 magical and mystical beings. Discover their definitions, and where to find them in your favorite fantasy fiction books. Skip to content

6. study.com › learn › lessonMagical Realism | Definition, Characteristics & Examples

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Magical realism is a style of writing in which fantastic elements appear as a natural part of the story's environment, with the emphasis not being on the...

7. practicalpie.com › magical-thinkingMagical Thinking (Definition + Examples) - Practical Psychology

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   Oct 6, 2023 · What Is Magical Thinking? Psychologists would define magical thinking as the idea that a person’s thoughts, wishes, or sometimes actions may influence the course of our world. But these aren’t just any thoughts, wishes, or actions. These actions often have no proven connection to the results.

8. anthroholic.com › forms-of-magicForms of Magic in Anthropology - Anthroholic

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   Aug 11, 2023 · Magic, as a cultural phenomenon, has fascinated human societies across time and geography. The concept of magic transcends the dichotomy of real and unreal, enveloping a broad array of practices and beliefs that fundamentally shape human understanding and interactions with the world.

9. press.princeton.edu › ideas › why-we-practice-magicWhy we practice magic - Princeton University Press

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   Apr 11, 2024 · Magic refers to what happens as a result of the powers of attraction and repulsion between things, for example, the pushes, motions and attractions due to magnets and such things, when all these actions are due not to active and passive qualities but rather to the spirit or soul existing in things.

10. medium.com › @woods › the-fascinating-world-of-magic-an-introduction-toThe Fascinating World of Magic: An Introduction to Illusion

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    Dec 20, 2023 · Magic is a fascinating world that has enthralled audiences for centuries. Whether you’re a casual observer or an aspiring magician, the art of illusion offers a plethora of opportunities for ...

11. anthroholic.com › elements-of-magicElements of Magic in Anthropology - Anthroholic

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    Aug 12, 2023 · Three central elements of magic: The practitioner, the practical aim, and the magical formula. These elements are integral to the understanding and practice of magic across a wide range of cultures, forming a framework that helps anthropologists analyze the significance of magic in society.