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Define Magic

Websters : Magic is the art of producing a desired effect or result through the use of various techniques as incantations that presumably assure human control of supernatural agencies or the forces of nature

Aleister Crowly : Magic is the Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will.

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: Magic is the practice of using charms, spells, or rituals to attempt to produce supernatural effects or control events in nature.

So, according to this, Magic is the practice of manipulating and controlling the course of nature by preternatural means.