Magic and Optical illusion

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Magic noun - The power to control natural forces through supernatural means.

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Optical illusion and magic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Optical illusion" instead a noun "Magic".

Nearby Words: magical, magician, mage, magically

Optical illusion noun - An optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impression.

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Magic and optical illusion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Magic" instead a noun phrase "Optical illusion".

Weirdness Censor: Two students see Akira and Chisa messing around with her invisibility chalk and assume it must be done with some kind of optical illusion, rather than magic.

Source: Manga / Flying Witch
In "The City of Lights", Ezekiel tries to convince a woman that a magic gas lamp is an optical illusion and that "Colonel Baird" is an Australian slang term.

Source: Series / The Librarians (2014)

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