Magic (paranormal)

:For other uses of the term or name "Magic", see Magic (illusion) or Magic (disambiguation). For other uses of the term or name "Sorcery", see Sorcery (disambiguation).

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Magic (illusion) - Magic (disambiguation) - Sorcery (disambiguation)

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Magic or sorcery are terms referring to the alleged influencing of events and physical phenomena by supernatural, mystical, or paranormal means. The term magic in its various translations has been used in a number of ways. In the context of parapsychology, magic is often defined as the study and application of psychic forces or energy. From the point of view of many established religions, for example Christianity, magic is often used as a pejorative term for Pagan rituals, with the implication that they involve sinful, blasphemous or idolatrous practices. The magic and religion article deals largely with this aspect.

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Supernatural - Mystical - Paranormal - Parapsychology - Psychic - Religion - Christianity - Pagan - Blasphemous - Idolatrous - Magic and religion

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Among occultists, magic is a fairly neutral term which has some varied connotations, such as white magic and black magic. The famous occultist Aleister Crowley chose the spelling magick to distinguish "the true science of the Magi" from all its "counterfeits," such as stage magic. Today many use that spelling in the same or otherwise similar way, often to connote a Pagan, Wiccan, or Hermetic system of beliefs and ritual practises.

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White magic - Black magic - Aleister Crowley - Magick - Magi - Stage magic - Pagan - Wicca - Hermetic - Ritual

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