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Brewer's: Magic Rings

This superstition arose from the belief that magicians had the power of imprisoning demons in rings. The power was supposed to prevail in Asia, and subsequently in Salamanca, Toledo, and…

Mo Yan

(Encyclopedia) Mo Yan, 1955–, Chinese novelist, pen name of Guan Moye, b. Shandong prov. Mo is one of contemporary China's most prolific and popular writers. He left school in the fifth grade and did…

Chinese Box

DirectorWayne WangWritersWayne Wang, Jean-Claude Carrière, Larry Gross and Paul TherouxDirector of Photography:Vilko FilacEditor:Christopher TellefsenMusic:Graeme RevellProduction Designer:…

The Chinese Zodiac

Related Links Chinese New Year Quiz Chinese New Year Traditions Quiz New! Chinese New Year China | Map The Chinese Calendar Chinese New Year Dates 2000–2030 History of…

Rough Magic

Director: Clare PeploeWriters: Robert Mundy, William Brookfield and Clare PeploeDirector of Photography:John J. CampbellEditor:Suzanne FennMusic:Richard HartleyProduction Designer:Waldemar…

Practical Magic

Director:Griffin DunneWriters:Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman and Adam BrooksWarner Bros.; PG-13; 105 minutesRelease:10/98Cast:Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing,…

Motown Magic

Detroit coach Scotty Bowman hoists the Stanley Cup after his Red Wings completed a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1997 Cup Finals.Wide World Photos The drought is finally…

Orlando Magic

Orlando “Tubby” Smith, the first black head coach ever of Kentucky basketball, did what no other Kentucky head coach could. Not Adolph Rupp, not Smith's predecessor Rick Pitino, or, for that…

magic, in religion and superstition

(Encyclopedia) magic, in religion and superstition, the practice of manipulating and controlling the course of nature by preternatural means. Magic is based upon the belief that the universe is…

magic, in entertainment

(Encyclopedia) magic, in entertainment, the seeming manipulation and supernatural control of the natural world for the amusement and amazement of an audience. Entertainment magic can be divided into…