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magic Definition

magic (maj′ik)

noun

    1. the use of spells, charms, and rituals in seeking or pretending to cause or control events or to govern certain natural or supernatural forces; occultism
    2. such spells, charms, etc.
  2. any mysterious, seemingly inexplicable, or extraordinary power or quality the magic of love
  3. the art or performing skill of producing baffling effects or illusions by sleight of hand, concealed apparatus, etc.

Etymology: ME magike < OFr magique < L magice < Gr magikē (technē), magic (art), sorcery < magikos, of the Magi: see Magi

adjective

  1. of, produced by, used in, or using magic
  2. producing extraordinary results, as if by magic or supernatural means

Etymology: L magicus < Gr magikos

transitive verb -·icked, -·icking

  1. to cause, change, make, etc. by or as if by magic
  2. to make disappear by or as if by magic: with away

magic Synonyms

magic

modif.

  1. Occult

    enchanted, enchanting, fascinating, charmed, magical, mystical, mystic, mythical, mythic, otherworldly, fairylike, spooky, ghostly, haunted, weird, uncanny, eerie, supernatural, sorcerous, wizardly, witchlike, Circean, Chaldean, thaumaturgic, theurgic, diabolic, Satanic, theurgical, necromantic, fiendish, demoniac, malevolent, shamanist, voodooistic, runic, conjuring, witching, spellbinding, cabalistic, cryptic, transcendental, alchemistic, necromantic, eldritch, numinous, spectral, apparitional, wraithlike, disembodied, discarnate, immaterial, ectoplasmic, astral, spiritualistic, mediumistic, psychic, phenomenological, amuletic, talismanic, phylacteric, tutelary, ensorcelled, tranced, entranced, fay, spellbound, under a spell, under a charm, under the evil eye, under a curse, cursed, mantological, prophetic, telepathic, clairvoyant, clairaudient, thought-reading, telekinetic, spirit-rapping, paranormal, parapsychological, metapsychological, hyperpsychological, hyperphysical; see also mysterious 2.

  2. Mysterious

    wonderful, miraculous, fantastical; see imaginary, unusual 2.

magic Synonyms

magic

n.

  1. The controlling of supernatural powers

    sorcery, occultism, witchcraft, wizardry, necromancy, legerdemain, thaumaturgy, incantation, spell, alchemy, bewitchery, superstition, enchantment, conjury, sortilege, shamanism, prestidigitation, sleight of hand, hocus-pocus, prophecy, divination, diabolism, vaticination, augury, astrology, horoscopy, taboo, astromancy, black magic, black art, voodoo, voodooism, hoodoo, obeah (West Indian), pishogue (Irish); see also witchcraft.

  2. An example of magic

    spell, incantation, prediction, soothsaying, fortunetelling, presage, evil eye, presaging, foreboding, exorcism, ghost dance; see also charm 2, divination, forecast.

magic is the general term for any of the supposed arts of producing marvelous effects by supernatural or occult power and is figuratively applied to any extraordinary, seemingly inexplicable power; sorcery implies magic in which spells are cast or charms are used, usually for a harmful or sinister purpose; witchcraft (of women) and wizardry (of men) imply the possession of supernatural power by compact with evil spirits, witchcraft figuratively suggesting the use of wiles, and wizardry, remarkable skill, cleverness

magic Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • recapture: Was he trying to recapture the magic of the first album?
  • recreate: The Great Cellists by Margaret Campbell Normal Price £ 16.95 This book recreates the magic of the greatest cellists in history.
  • weave: This bold new production works with puppets, projections, machines and music to weave an irresistible magic.
  • dispel: The malady is cured by remove enchantment or cure heavy wounds or dispel magic in the meantime.
  • discover: There's never been a better time to discover the magic of Disneyland® Resort Paris.
  • perform: Volume 1 shows McBride performing magic for an intimate audience.. .

Adjective modifier

  • pure: You made our little girls special day ' pure magic ' .
  • ceremonial: Secrecy concerning practical formulae of ceremonial magic is also advisable, for if they are used indiscriminately, the virtue goes out of them.
  • theatrical: And it just lies there, with no theatrical magic to it at all.
  • sympathetic: All of which can be dressed with condition oil and readily incorporated into sympathetic magic.
  • impromptu: Watching Harry Lorayne is watching impromptu close-up magic at its best.
  • black: I was never into nay of the black magic, only the good stuff.

Modifies a noun

  • wand: There are too many shades of yellow in the brush image for the magic wand to select it all at once.
  • mushroom: For example, possession or supply of dried magic mushrooms is illegal.
  • trick: Card Magic Video, Amazing PAL Learn many spectacular magic tricks using a deck of cards!
  • bullet: Mike Gibson, Lead HMI on early intervention, said: " There is no evidence of a magic bullet.
  • spell: Within a few hours of playing the game I'm trying to increase my sneak skill whilst learning a new illusion magic spell.
  • potion: All I needed was a little top-up of the magic potion.

Noun used with modifier

  • close-up: Jay Sankey has created some of the world s most inventive close-up magic.
  • coin: All the fundamentals of coin magic are covered in the perfect sequence for fast, fun results.