Phrase Hound found 145 phrases and 36 compound words that contain magic. The most common are listed below. Open magic in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 145
- magic wandA wand, usually made of wood, that is used to perform magic.
- black magicMagic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.
- magic numberThe number of neutrons or protons in nuclei which are required to fill the major quantum shells, and thus produce exceptionally stable nuclei: 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82 and 126.
- magic bulletA simple remedy for a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease.
- magic wordAny word that has a magical effect when uttered.
- magic squareA palindromic square word arrangement, usually in the form of a magic amulet.
- white magicMagic derived from good or benign forces, as distinct from evil or malevolent forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing good or giving aid.
- magic carpetA carpet capable either of magical flight, or instantaneous transport from one place to another, used as a means of travel.
- magic tricksplural of magic trick: A remarkable act carried out purportedly by magical means but in reality performed by trickery or illusion, generally as a form of entertainment.
- magic eyeAn autostereogram.
- stage magicMagic tricks performed on stage to entertain an audience.
- magic circleA circle marked on the ground by a practitioner of magic, used as magical protection or to form a magical area.
- magic spellsplural of magic spell: Words or a formula with magical powers.
- magic trickA remarkable act carried out purportedly by magical means but in reality performed by trickery or illusion, generally as a form of entertainment.
- magic mirrorA divinatory mirror in which a person sees images or scenes.
- magic mushroomAny mushroomlike fungus that has psychedelic effects.
- image magicThe use of visual or plastic representations of people, spirits etc., for magical purposes.
- magic momentThe initial experience of a customer in evaluating a product, in which its value or worth is appreciated.
- magic lampAn oil lamp that can be rubbed in order to summon a genie who grants wishes.
- magic boxTelevision.
- like magicIn a way that looks impressively easy.
- as if by magicIn a very surprising or seemingly impossible way.
- magic lanternAn early light projector and precursor to the slide projector that could achieve simple animation by moving and merging images.
- gray magicAny magic which transcends or blends white magic and black magic.
- magic eA silent e (in certain English words, such as cake and time) that appears to change the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.
Compound words 36
- magicallyIn a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic.
- automagicA process carried out automatically in such a clever way that the result appears to be magic.
- magitechTechnology developed by combining magic and engineering.
- cybermagicA notional type of magic said to underlie modern computing technology and the Internet.
- magicdomThe sphere or world of magic
- magicfulPossessing magic or magical qualities; magical
- magickyRepresenting, or characteristic of magic; magical; magiclike
- metamagicModification of the fundamental attributes of magical spells.
- magickerOne who does magic; a sorcerer or magician.
- magicologyThe study of magic.