MAGIC

Magic

Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means. These feats are called magic tricks, effects, or illusions.

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MAGIC

MAGIC is a system of two Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes situated at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma, one of the Canary Islands, at about 2200 m above sea level. MAGIC detects particle showers released by gamma rays, using the Cherenkov radiation, i.e., faint

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magic

Noun

  1. The use of rituals or actions, especially based on supernatural or occult knowledge, to manipulate or obtain information about the natural world, especially when seen as falling outside the realm of religion; also the forces allegedly drawn on for such practices.
  2. A specific ritual or procedure associated with supernatural magic or with mysticism; a spell.
  3. Something producing remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill.
  4. A conjuring trick or illusion performed to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.

Verb

  1. To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic.

Adjective

  1. Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
    a magic wand; a magic dragon
  2. Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic; wonderful, amazing.
    a magic moment
  3. Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc.
    a magic show; a magic trick
  4. Great; excellent.
    — I cleaned up the flat while you were out. — Really? Magic!
  5. Describing the number of nucleons in a particularly stable isotopic nucleus; 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126, and 184.


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