magical theory

Ancient Magic: Magic from Before the Dawn of Time? • Essay

Posted March 28, 2002 by Steve VanderArk in Canon discussion / Essays

A comparison is inevitable between the Old Magic of the Harry Potter universe and the Magic From Before the Dawn of Time from C. S. Lewis’s Narnia books. Clearly there are similarities between the two, although they are not identical. Both the Harry Potter and the Narnia versions serve as a stronger, more intrinsic form… Read More

How do they do it? An Attempt at a Model for the Physics of Magic • Essay

Posted January 1, 2007 by Dr. Immo Garrn in Essays

Contents Introduction Defining Magic First Attempt at a Definition of Magic Second Attempt at a Definition of Magic A Closer Look at Spell work Third Attempt at a Definition of Magic Elements of Performing Magic and Their Function Examples of Magic Accio: Summoning Charm Avada Kedravra: The Killing Curse… Read More