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Magick
also known as high magic, ceremonial magic
Spelling popularized by Aleister Crowley to distinguish initiatory and theurgic practice ("the Science and Art of causing change to occur in conformity with Will") from stage illusion. Encompasses ritual, sigil work, invocation, and the disciplined direction of intent.
From Old Persian via Greek magikē — the art of the Magi.