black magic
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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“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
Whether by osmosis or genetics or possibly black magic, Carpenter clearly absorbed his powers from his father, Dr. Howard Carpenter, a classically trained violinist and composer.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025
There’s something darkly compelling about watching someone discard the rules and norms that limit the rest of us, as if imperviousness to shame were a form of black magic.
From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2023
“Could it be a genie, could be black magic? We’ll never know.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023
Ella asked, wondering if he used the black magic oil her papa did.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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