[mag.ic] n [ME magique, fr. MF, fr. L magice, fr. Gk magike, fem. of magikos Magian, magical, fr. magos magus, sorcerer, of Iranian origin; akin to OPer magus sorcerer] (14c) 1 a: the use of means (as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces b: magic rites or incantations
2. a: an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source b: something that seems to cast a spell: enchantment
3: the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand
[2]magic adj (14c) 1: of or relating to magic
2. a: having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers b: giving a feeling of enchantment -- mag.i.cal adj -- mag.i.cal.ly adv [3]magic vt mag.icked ; mag.ick.ing (1906): to produce, remove, or influence by magic