MAGIC

(IMAGINARY POWER), magick [noun] [U], [adjective] [not gradable] - (of) the use of special powers to make things happen which would usually be impossible, such as in stories for childrenThe group are known for their belief in witchcraft and magic.The witch put a magic spell on the prince and turned him into a frog.McKenna insists that there is nothing magic about hypnotism.As if by magic/Like magic, the car changes into a boat when it hits the water.Magic is also (the skill of) performing tricks to entertain people, such as making things appear and disappear and pretending to cut someone in half.He's a comedian who also does magic.I'll show you a magic trick.Magic also means happening in an unusual or unexpected way, esp. easily or quickly.The speakers stressed they had no magic solution for the refugees' plight.The trainer said, "There's no magic formula - just lots of hard work."In stories, a magic carpet is a special carpet that you can sit on as it flies through the air.A magic wand is a small stick used by people who perform tricks for entertainment, or (figurative) is any quick and easy solution.He warned that he had no magic wand to make everything all right.A magic word is a word said by someone performing a trick to help it work successfully.I'll just say the magic word and the rabbit will disappear - Abracadabra!(figurative) Like most mothers, she always asks her small children "What is the magic word?" when they haven't said 'please' or 'thank you'.