Encyclopedia - Magic: Encyclopedia - Magic
Magician, Magus, a Zoroastrian priest; the origin of the word magic, Magical thinking, Mana See also. Magician Magus, a Zoroastrian pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magicant: Encyclopedia Ii - Magicant - Magicant In Mother
Magicant is discovered early on in this game by the lead character, Ninten. After using his telepathy ability on a strange rock-like stru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Varieties Of Magical Practice
Magic paranormal - Magical intentions. There are several historical varieties of magical practice. Generally, magical intentions can be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ritual Magic: Encyclopedia - Ritual Magic
Ritual magic is the performance of a ritual for magical purposes. Practically all magical traditions include ritual magic. It may be high...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fairy Magic: Encyclopedia - Fairy Magic
In the fictional Legend of Zelda series, "great fairies" can endow people with "magic", and those endowed with fairy magic can lose and r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ceremonial Magic: Encyclopedia - Ceremonial Magic
Ceremonial magic is a branch of magick. Ceremonial magic, often abbreviated as CM, is a tradition inspired largely by Hermeticism and the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Illusion: Encyclopedia - Magic Illusion
Magic, including the arts of prestidigitation and conjuring, is the art of entertaining an audience by performing illusions that baffle a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal
Magic or sorcery are terms referring to the alleged influencing of events and physical phenomena by supernatural, mystical, or paranormal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Magic Programming: Encyclopedia - Black Magic Programming
In programming, black magic is a tongue-in-cheek description of a technique that works even though nobody really understands why. It is m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coin Magic: Encyclopedia - Coin Magic
Coin magic is a general term for feats of conjuring employing one or more coins which are manipulated so as to deceive and baffle the aud...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaos Magic: Encyclopedia - Chaos Magic
Chaos Magick is a relatively new form of ritual and empty-handed magic, utilizing paradigm shifting and inhibitory or excitatory states o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Circle: Encyclopedia - Magic Circle
The Magic Circle is a British organisation dedicated to magic, and magicians who want to join need to demonstrate their skills to existin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Varieties Of Magical Practice
Magic paranormal - Magical intentions. There are several historical varieties of magical practice. Generally, magical intentions can be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Discworld: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Discworld - Witch Magic
Witch magic is taught on a one-to-one basis by older witches to apprentices. Although magical talent tends to run in families, witches do...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Discworld: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Discworld - Intrinsic Magic
Intrinsic magic is the Discworld's "standing magical field" and is basically the local breakdown of reality that allows a flat planet on ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Discworld: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Discworld - Wizard Magic
Wizard magic is known to be taught at the Unseen University in Ankh-Morpork, Bugrup University in XXXX and Krull University in the secret...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Magic And Religion
The conceptual relationship between religion and magic is similar to the relationship between "religion" and Paganism, whereas "religion"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Divine Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Divine Magic - Polytheistic Divine Magic
Polytheistic divine magic requests the favors of gods or godesses. It is based off of the concept of polytheism. Please help expand this ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Magic In Fiction
In considering magic as tradition, a related category concerns magic in fiction, where it serves as a plot device, the source of magical ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Theories Of Magic
In an age where the existence of magical forces is no longer taken for granted, believers in magic are likely to be asked, "How does magi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Magic And Religion
The conceptual relationship between religion and magic is similar to the relationship between "religion" and Paganism, whereas "religion"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magical Girlfriend: Encyclopedia Ii - Magical Girlfriend - Magical Personality
Many magical girlfriends are ultimately idealizations of girls the (male) audience would like. (This sometimes produces mixed reactions i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Magical Practices And Spells
The basic mechanism of magical practices is the spell, a spoken or written ritualistic formula that might be used in conjunction with a p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Illusion: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Illusion - Types Of Magic Performance
Magic performances fall into four broad genres: Close-up magic, which is performed with the audience close to the magician, possibly in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Magical Practices And Spells
The basic mechanism of magical practices is the spell, a spoken or written ritualistic formula that might be used in conjunction with a p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Theories Of Magic
In an age where the existence of magical forces is no longer taken for granted, believers in magic are likely to be asked, "How does magi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Magic In Fiction
In considering magic as tradition, a related category concerns magic in fiction, where it serves as a plot device, the source of magical ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Varieties Of Magical Practice
The best-known type of magical practice is the spell, a ritualistic formula intended to bring about a specific effect. Spells are often s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Etymology
The word magic ultimately derives from Magus (Old Persian maguš), one of the Zoroastrian astrologer priests of the Medes. In the Helleni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - History
Magic paranormal - Magical beliefs in Western Europe. Belief in various magical practices has waxed and waned in European and Western h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Etymology
The word magic ultimately derives from Magus (Old Persian maguš), one of the Zoroastrian astrologer priests of the Medes. In the Helleni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Theories Of Magic
In an age where the existence of magical forces is no longer taken for granted, believers in magic are likely to be asked, "How does magi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Magic In Fiction
In considering magic as tradition, a related category concerns magic in fiction, where it serves as a plot device, the source of magical ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Etymology
The word magic ultimately derives from Magus (Old Persian maguš), one of the Zoroastrian astrologer priests of the Medes. In the Helleni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Beliefs
Many people in the West claim to believe in or practise various forms of magic. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Aleister Crowley, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaos Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Chaos Magic - Magical Paradigm Shifting
Perhaps the most striking feature of chaos magic is the concept of the magical paradigm shift. Borrowing a term from philosopher Thomas K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Modern Believers In Magic
Many people in the West claim to believe in or practise various forms of magic. The forms of magic they adhere to have been reconstructed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Illusion: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Illusion - Secrecy
The purpose of a magic trick is to amuse and create a feeling of wonder; the audience is generally aware that the magic is performed usin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Constant: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Constant - Normal Magic Squares
If a magic square of order n is normal (i.e., it contains the numbers 1 to n2), then the magic constant depends only on n; its value is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - History
Magic paranormal - Magical beliefs in Western Europe. Belief in various magical practices has waxed and waned in European and Western h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Dirt: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Dirt - Personnel
Magic Dirt - Current personnel. Adalita Srsen (vocal, guitar) Dean Turner (bass guitar) Raul Sanchez (guitar) Adam Robertson (drums) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Illusion: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Illusion - Techniques
Close up magic relies mostly on sleight of hand in which skilful manipulation of cards, coins and other props enables an effect to be cre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaos Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Chaos Magic - Magical Paradigm Shifting
Perhaps the most striking feature of chaos magick is the concept of the magical paradigm shift. Borrowing a term from philosopher Thomas ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Illusion: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Illusion - History
Performances we would recognise as conjuring have probably been practised throughout history. The same ingenuity behind ancient deception...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic And Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic And Religion - Magical Practices
The basic mechanism of magical practices is the spell, a spoken or written formula which is used in conjunction with a particular set of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magical Thinking: Encyclopedia Ii - Magical Thinking - Science And Magical Claims
Any scientific analysis of magical claims will be dogged by problems related to causality, coincidence and statistical validity. Magical...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Illusion: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Illusion - Types Of Magic Performance
Magic performances fall into three broad genres: Close-up magic, which is performed with the audience close to the magician, possibly in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Beliefs
Many people in the West claim to believe in or practise various forms of magic. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Aleister Crowley, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Ring: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Ring - Types Of Magic Rings
Generally, only two types of magical rings are known from mythology and fiction: arm rings and finger rings. Different magic rings can do...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Religious Ritual And Magical Thinking
Viewed from a non-theistic perspective, many religious rituals and beliefs seem similar to, or identical to, magical thinking. Related to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Discworld: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Discworld - The Power Of Belief
This is very common on the Discworld, and is a useful "energy saver" in witch magic (and, to a lesser extent wizard magic). Essentially, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Religious Attitudes Towards Magic
Magic paranormal - Indigenous traditions. Appearing from aboriginal tribes in Australia and New Zealand to rainforest tribes in South A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prolonging The Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Prolonging The Magic - Charts
Album - Billboard (North America) Singles - Billboard (North America) ... See also:Prolonging the Magic, Prolonging the Magic - Track l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Religion, Paganism, And Alchemy
The conceptual relationship between religion and magic is similar to the relationship between "religion" and Paganism, whereas "religion"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Dirt: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Dirt - History
The group was formed in 1992 by Adalita Srsen, Dean Turner, Daniel Herring and Adam Robertson. After shows in Sydney and Melbourne, the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Illusion: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Illusion - Categories Of Illusions
Although there is much discussion among magicians as to how a given effect is to be categorised, and in fact, disagreements as to what ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Religion Paganism And Alchemy
The conceptual relationship between religion and magic is similar to the relationship between "religion" and Paganism, whereas "religion"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Final Fantasy Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Final Fantasy Magic - Types Of Magic
Roughly speaking, magic in the Final Fantasy series can be divided into distinct types: white magic used by White Mages, which heals or o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaos Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Chaos Magic - History
The term chaos magick first appeared in print in the widely influential Liber Null by Peter Carroll, first published in 1978. In it, Carr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Film - Reactions
The film received mixed reviews when released. Vincent Canby for the New York Times wrote in a 1978 review "Magic is neither eerie nor ef...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Religious Ritual And Magical Thinking
Viewed from a non-theistic perspective, many religious rituals and beliefs seem similar to, or identical to, magical thinking. Related to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Square: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Square - Generalizations
Magic square - Extra constraints. Certain extra restrictions can be imposed on magical squares. If not only the main diagonals but also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Religious Attitudes Towards Magic
Magic paranormal - Indigenous traditions. Appearing from aboriginal tribes in Australia and New Zealand to rainforest tribes in South A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaos Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Chaos Magic - History
The term chaos magick first appeared in print in the widely influential Liber Null by Peter Carroll, first published in 1978. In it, Carr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magical Thinking: Encyclopedia Ii - Magical Thinking - Overview
According to Frazer, magical thinking depends on two laws: the law of similarity (an effect resembles its cause), and the law of contagio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - History Of Western European Magic
Magic paranormal - Magical beliefs in Western Europe. Belief in various magical practices has waxed and waned in European and Western h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Realism: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Realism - History
The term magic realism was first used by the German art critic Franz Roh to refer to a painterly style also known as Neue Sachlichkeit. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Realism: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Realism - Painting
In painting, magical realism is a term often used interchangeably with post-expressionism. In 1925, art critic Franz Roh used this term t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Realism: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Realism - Film
Some theorists, such as Wendy B. Faris, extend the literary term magical realism to describe certain films, such as Field of Dreams. A fe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Practical Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Practical Magic - Plot
For more than 200 years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything that has ever gone wrong in their town. It all began with their ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Gaming: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Gaming - Magical Objects
Many game systems include rules for simulating objects that have intrinsic magical properties. The accumulation and use of such objects c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Magic Mountain: Encyclopedia Ii - The Magic Mountain - Summary
The protagonist is Hans Castorp, who visits his cousin Joachim Ziemßen in a sanatorium in Davos in the Swiss Alps before World War I. Ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Film - Plot
Magic tells the story of Charles "Corky" Withers (Hopkins), a man that has just failed his first attempt at professional magic. His mento...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ministry Of Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Ministry Of Magic - Department Of Magical Accidents And Catastrophes
This department is responsible for repairing accidental magical damage. It is located on the third level of the Ministry of Magic and hou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Magic Flute: Encyclopedia Ii - The Magic Flute - Plot
Overview: Sarastro, the wise priest of Isis and Osiris, has taken Pamina to the temple for the humane purpose of releasing her from the i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Religious Ritual And Magical Thinking
Viewed from a non-theistic perspective, many religious rituals and beliefs seem similar to, or identical to, magical thinking. Related to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Paranormal: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Paranormal - Religious Attitudes Towards Magic
Magic paranormal - Indigenous traditions. Appearing from aboriginal tribes in Australia and New Zealand to rainforest tribes in South A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Might And Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Might And Magic - History
There are 9 games in the series, consisting of: Might and Magic: The Secret Of The Inner Sanctum (1987; Apple II, DOS, Commodore 64, NES...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zork Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Zork Magic - Spells
The following are known spells, along with their magical category and cubes of influence, if known. Magical categories include High for C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zork Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Zork Magic - Cubes Of Foundation
The Cubes of Foundation are the fundamental building blocks of the universe, fused with elemental powers and forces. Of the seventeen kno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic: The Gathering: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic: The Gathering - Storyline
An intricate storyline underlies the cards released in each expansion and is shown in the art and flavor text of the cards, as well as in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Magic Flute: Encyclopedia Ii - The Magic Flute - Adaptations
It is one of the most frequently performed German language operas, and the libretto has also been translated for performance in numerous ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Books Of Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - The Books Of Magic - Synopsis
In part one, "The Invisible Labyrinth", Timothy Hunter is approached by four of the DC Universe's mystical heroes, and, after agreeing to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ministry Of Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Ministry Of Magic - Department For The Regulation And Control Of Magical Creatures
It is divided into three divisions ("Being", "Beast" and "Spirit") and contains liaison offices for goblins and centaurs, though the cent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Square: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Square - Types Of Magic Squares And Their Construction
There are many ways to construct magic squares, but the standard (and most simple) way is to follow certain configurations / formulas whi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic In The Bartimaeus Trilogy: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic In The Bartimaeus Trilogy - Magical Entities
The magical entities exist in 5 basic types: Imps Foliots Djinn Afrits Marids Below the imps, there exist many entities of very litle p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Master Of Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Master Of Magic - Description
The game begins by letting the player customize his/her wizard. The choices include specialization in knowledge of one or more of the fiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Harry Potter: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Harry Potter - The Nature Of Magic
In the Harry Potter books, magic is depicted as a natural force, one that can be used to override the usual laws of nature while still be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Radio: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Radio - Magic Radio In United Kingdom
There are several radio stations named Magic around the UK, most of which operate on medium wave frequencies (the exception is the statio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic Roundabout Swindon: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic Roundabout Swindon - Gallery
Sign approaching the Magic Roundabout from the south on the B4289 Magic Roundabout ... See also:Magic Roundabout Swindon, Magic Roundab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Might And Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - Might And Magic - Gameplay
The majority of the gameplay takes place in a medieval fantasy setting. The player controls a party of player characters, which can consi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magic In The Bartimaeus Trilogy: Encyclopedia Ii - Magic In The Bartimaeus Trilogy - Magical Entities
The magical entities exist in 5 basic types: Imps Foliots Djinn Afrits Marids Below the imps, there exist many entities of very litle p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magical Thinking: Encyclopedia Ii - Magical Thinking - Magical Thinking In Mental Illness
Magical thinking is often intensified in mental illnesses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or clinical depression. In each it can ta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magical Thinking: Encyclopedia Ii - Magical Thinking - Magical Thinking In Alternative Medicine
Phillips Stevens writes "Many of today's complementary or alternative systems of healing involve magical beliefs, manifesting ways of thi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - A Kind Of Magic: Encyclopedia Ii - A Kind Of Magic - Personnel
All lead vocals by Freddie Mercury except: - 'One Vision': Freddie & Brian - 'Don't Lose Your Head': Freddie, Roger & Joan Amatra...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magic: Spiritual Dictionary On Magic
Magic: Magic is the art of affecting the manifest through the Unmanifest. The manifest is all that can be seen, touched, perceived, ma...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magic: Spiritual Dictionary On Magic
Magic: According to the famous occultist Aleister Crowley, magick is "the Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Folk Magic: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Folk Magic
a culture's traditional magical practices   (See also: folk magic , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Magic: Parapsychology Dictionary On Magic
Magic: 1. Practices that aim to use paranormal or spiritual means to influence events. See also white magic, black magic. 2. The art ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magic(k): Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Magic(k)
the are and science of focusing your will and emotions to effect change both in the world around you and the world within you. Magic...   » Read the article