Altho Merriam-Webster lists it as 
Main Entry: 1mag·ic
Pronunciation: 'ma-jik
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English magique, from Middle French, from Latin
magice, from Greek magikE, feminine of magikos Magian, magical, from
magos magus, sorcerer, of Iranian origin; akin to Old Persian magus
sorcerer
Date: 14th century
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
there usually should be "The innerworks are far too complex to describe here, just take it like it is" OR "I'm WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too lazy to explain what happens here, so I'll just stick to magic".

Greetz
Beatnik
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In reply to Re: What is Magic ? by Beatnik
in thread What is Magic ? by snowyy

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