Definition of magic Magic

/mæˈʤɪk/ - [matjik] - mag•ic

We found 22 definitions of magic from 6 different sources.

What does magic mean?

Noun Plural: magic
magic - any art that invokes supernatural powers
		thaumaturgy
		supernaturalism the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces
		juju a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
		mojo a magic power or magic spell
		conjuring, conjury, conjuration, invocation calling up a spirit or devil
		black art, black magic, sorcery, necromancy the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
magic - an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
		magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception
		performance any recognized accomplishment; "they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe"
		card trick a trick performed with playing cards

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magic (Noun)
Allegedly supernatural charm, spell or other method to dominate natural forces.
magic (Noun)
A ritual associated with supernatural magic or with mysticism.
magic (Noun)
An illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural.
magic (Noun)
A cause not quite understood.
magic (Noun)
Something spectacular or wonderful.
magic (Noun)
Any behaviour of a program or algorithm that cannot be explained or is yet to be defined or implemented.
magic (Verb)
To cast a magic spell on or at someone or something.
magic (Verb)
To produce something, as if by magic.
magic (Adjective)
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
magic (Adjective)
Featuring illusions that are usually performed for entertainment.
magic (Adjective)
Wonderful, amazing or incredible.
magic (Adjective)
Describing the number of nucleons in a particularly stable isotopic nucleus; 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126, and 184.
magic (Adjective)
Great; ideal.

magic (a.)
A comprehensive name for all of the pretended arts which claim to produce effects by the assistance of supernatural beings, or departed spirits, or by a mastery of secret forces in nature attained by a study of occult science, including enchantment, conjuration, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, incantation, etc.
magic (a.)
Alt. of Magical

magic
The art of entertaining an audience by performing illusions that baffle and amaze.
magic
The use of rituals or actions, especially based on supernatural or occult knowledge, to manipulate or obtain information about the natural world, especially when seen as falling outside the realm of religion; also the forces allegedly drawn on for such practices. A specific ritual or procedure associated with supernatural magic or with mysticism; a spell.
magic
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.

Magic can mean many things. It can mean something that has no logical or scientific explanation (also called a miracle), or witchcraft (which people used to believe causes such things). Nowadays it usually refers to a trick performed by what is called "sleight of hand" meaning something not seen or noticed by the audience. Many stories have people who use real magic (not trick magic) in them. These people are called wizards.

A person who performs magic tricks is called a magician.

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