Collocations for magic - noun
1. secret power
VERB + magic
cast,
do,
perform,
practise/practice
He earns extra money doing magic at children's parties.
People found guilty of practising/practicing black magic were hanged.
He earns extra money doing magic at children's parties.
People found guilty of practising/practicing black magic were hanged.
believe in
I don't believe in magic.
I don't believe in magic.
channel,
use
Prospero uses his magic to attack them.
Prospero uses his magic to attack them.
work
conjure (esp. AmE), conjure up (esp. BrE), summon (esp. AmE)
conjure (esp. AmE), conjure up (esp. BrE), summon (esp. AmE)
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.
2. special quality
ADJECTIVE
absolute,
pure,
sheer
The show is three hours of pure magic.
The show is three hours of pure magic.
real
movie, musical
Fans agree the musical magic is still there.
movie, musical
Fans agree the musical magic is still there.
… OF MAGIC
element (esp. AmE),
touch
The fireworks brought a touch of magic to the occasion.
The fireworks brought a touch of magic to the occasion.
VERB + magic
conjure,
weave,
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.
create,
recapture,
recreate
The film fails to recapture the magic of his earlier films.
The film fails to recapture the magic of his earlier films.
experience,
feel
Visitors can experience the magic of age-old traditions and historical sites.
Visitors can experience the magic of age-old traditions and historical sites.
sense
lose
Many people think he has lost his magic as a player.
lose
Many people think he has lost his magic as a player.