Collocations for magic - noun
1. secret power
ADJ.
black
VERB + MAGIC
do, practise
He earns extra money doing magic at children''s parties. | People found guilty of practising black magic were hanged.
He earns extra money doing magic at children''s parties. | People found guilty of practising black magic were hanged.
believe in
I don''t believe in magic.
I don''t believe in magic.
work
MAGIC + VERB
work
The magic slowly begins to work, and the princess starts to come to life again.
The magic slowly begins to work, and the princess starts to come to life again.
PREP.
by ~
The rabbit disappeared by magic.
The rabbit disappeared by magic.
PHRASES
as if by magic
The money had reappeared as if by magic.
The money had reappeared as if by magic.
2. special quality
ADJ.
absolute, pure, sheer
The show is three hours of pure magic.
The show is three hours of pure magic.
QUANT.
touch
The fireworks brought a touch of magic to the occasion.
The fireworks brought a touch of magic to the occasion.
VERB + MAGIC
work
A hot bath and a good night''s sleep worked their usual magic.
A hot bath and a good night''s sleep worked their usual magic.