black magic
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He's told his players not to think the world is against them – nor to believe that the they are somehow cursed by "black magic".
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
“It was like magic the first time we sang together. Like some black magic voodoo sort of vibes,” Evan added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
“Could it be a genie, could be black magic? We’ll never know.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023
Practices include black magic, white magic, Wicca, Reiki, Tarot, astrology, and healers of the evil eye and other ailments.
From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2022
Ella asked, wondering if he used the black magic oil her papa did.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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