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magic noun 1 the supposed art or practice of using the power of supernatural forces, spells, etc to affect people, objects and events. Also called sorcery, witchcraft. 2 the art or practice of performing entertaining illusions and conjuring tricks. 3 the quality of being wonderful, charming or delightful. 4 a secret or mysterious power over the imagination or will. See also black magic, white magic. adj 1 belonging or relating to, used in, or done by, sorcery or conjuring. 2 causing wonderful, startling or mysterious results. 3 colloq excellent; marvellous; great. Also as exclamation. verb (magicked, magicking) 1 to produce something by using, or as if by using, sorcery or conjuring • magicked a rabbit out of his hat. 2 (often magic something away or up, etc) to move, transform or otherwise affect something by using, or as if by using, sorcery or conjuring. like magic 1 mysteriously. 2 suddenly and unexpectedly. 3 excellently.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Greek magike techne magic art.