magicking

Variant of magic

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.
  1. any mysterious, seemingly inexplicable, or extraordinary power or quality: the magic of love
  2. the art or performing skill of producing baffling effects or illusions by sleight of hand, concealed apparatus, etc.

Origin: 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

Origin: L magicus < Gr magikos

transitive verb magicked, magicking

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