a practitioner of magic

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• Magic (paranormal) — For related ideas, see Magic (disambiguation). Magia redirects here. For other uses, see Magia (disambiguation). Magical redirects here. For the song, see Magical (song). Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses by John William Waterhouse Magic …   Wikipedia

• Magic —    The Renaissance was the golden age of belief in magic, defined as an organized science focused on the understanding and practical application of observed phenomena that cannot be explained by conventional, rationalistic philosophy and science… …   Historical Dictionary of Renaissance

• Magic in the Realm of the Elderlings — This article is devoted to the various forms of magic used in Robin Hobb s Realm of the Elderlings series of fantasy books.Most of the magics detailed here appear to be, under normal circumstances, hereditary (although the Skill, at least, can be …   Wikipedia

• Magic circle — For the British organisation for magical entertainers, see The Magic Circle. For other uses, see Magic circle (disambiguation). Magic Circle, by John William Waterhouse (1886) A magic circle is circle or sphere of space marked out by… …   Wikipedia

• magic — /maj ik/, n. 1. the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; legerdemain; conjuring: to pull a rabbit out of a hat by magic. 2. the art of producing a desired effect or result through the …   Universalium

• Magic in Harry Potter — In the Harry Potter series created by J. K. Rowling, magic is depicted as a natural force that can be used to override the usual laws of nature. Many fictional magical creatures exist in the series, while ordinary creatures sometimes exhibit new… …   Wikipedia

• magic —    This can be defined as the use of symbolic actions, words, or objects to produce results in the real world, either mechanically through their intrinsic nature (e.g. displaying *horseshoes, *touching wood for luck), or by the personal willpower …   A Dictionary of English folklore

• Hoodoo (folk magic) — Hoodoo is a form of predominantly African American traditional folk magic. Also known as conjure , it is a tradition of magical practice that developed from the syncretism of a number of separate cultures and magical traditions. Hoodoo… …   Wikipedia

• Watchtower (magic) — A Watchtower is a spirit guardian of one of the four cardinal points in both ceremonial magic and the neopagan religion of Wicca. Alternately, the Watchtowers are the abodes of the guardians. Often believed to represent the four elements, the… …   Wikipedia

• Lores of Magic — The Lores of Magic in Games Workshop s Warhammer Fantasy setting are the styles of magic. Each style has a different theme of spells. The Realm of Chaos is the root of all magic in the Warhammer world. All races use the winds of magic that blow… …   Wikipedia

• Chaos magic — The chaosphere is a popular symbol of chaos magic. Many variants exist. For more, see Symbol of Chaos. Chaos magic is a school of the modern magical tradition which emphasizes the pragmatic use of belief systems and the creation of new and… …   Wikipedia