‘a _magic_ wand’

‘During the trial, Roulet testified that his lycanthropic ability was the result of a _magic_ salve in his possession.’

‘confidence is the _magic_ ingredient needed to spark recovery’

‘Deet is the _magic_ ingredient in mosquito repellents, so when you go to buy some, check the label - if it has DEET, then get it.’

‘it was a great time, _magic_ ’

‘The performance, as with flamenco guitar, provided the ‘duende’ that he considered the _magic_ moment of the poem.’

‘the _magic_ of the theatre’

‘And that is pretty much the story of the whole album: moments of supreme art-rock _magic_ undermined by a lack of direction, focus and clarity.’

‘he's been working his _magic_ on New Zealand movies for the past two decades’

‘Top stylist Claire-Louise worked her _magic_ with skill, styling Helen's hair to suit her new, slimmer face shape.’

‘his parents bought him a _magic_ set for Christmas’

‘Perhaps to children, Santa is still a jolly old man who bestows gifts upon them and performs _magic_ that can make reindeer fly.’

‘suddenly, as if by _magic_ , the doors start to open’

‘We asked the closest vendor if we could have a beer, and two ice cold bottles appeared as if by _magic_ , along with two large green plastic glasses and did we want any ice?’

‘he must have been _magicked_ out of the car at the precise second it exploded’

‘And many thanks to Alan for _magicking_ up an ‘Art for Art's Sake’ category in the sidebar (just above the archives), to which I'll add my weekly efforts.’