The Difference Between Magic & Magick

[Zlogonje]

For those of you who were wondering...

Quote:Magic
Most people consider magic to be anything from David Copperfield to Witchcraft spells. That is not the case. Any practitioner of witchcraft or occult studies will frown upon it - just like calling a male Wiccan a Warlock. Magic is an illusion and can be better phrased 'stage magic'. Pulling a quarter from a child's ear is magic. Sticking swords through a lady in a box is magic. Disappearing acts are magic. On stage levitation is magic. I won't tell you the tricks behind them all here since the magicians may have some backlash against me. As the saying goes, "the hand is quicker than the eye." That about sums up the meaning of magic.
Magick
Magick with a k is much different. Magick is performed by witches and occultists. You can have white magick or black magick, but that's up to the subject practising it. The term was actually coined by Aleister Crowley, the self-proclaimed "Anti-Christ" of the early 20th century.. The addition of the 'K' is to symbolise a more 'magickal' word. K is the 11th letter of the alphabet with the number 11 thought to represent hidden energy.
Magick can be summed up as a religious form of prayers. Lady Sabrina, in her book,Wiccan Magick for Beginners, defines magick as a system of concepts and methods of using the subtle forces of nature to help the individual alter reality; to cause change to occur in accordance with will; the art and ability to manifest desire through an intricate system of symbols, ritual, and spell work.
Hopefully this clears up the difference between magic and magick. It was also a quick little article for me to write and I like the short ones - easier on the wrists...

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[Shadow]

The true difference is the letter 'k.' I really don't think people should give such a fuck; when spoken it's judged in context, therefore we should have the intellectual capacity to read the same word in context just like many other words in the English language. Just my thoughts on this matter.

[Zlogonje]

(04-09-2012 05:30 PM)Shadow Wrote:  The true difference is the letter 'k.' I really don't think people should give such a fuck; when spoken it's judged in context, therefore we should have the intellectual capacity to read the same word in context just like many other words in the English language. Just my thoughts on this matter.

It's important if you're writing/reading text. They have two different meanings. Magic is mostly illusions. Magick, well that's a completely different thing...

[Shadow]

(04-09-2012 05:35 PM)Ghost of Zlogonje Wrote:  It's important if you're writing/reading text. They have two different meanings. Magic is mostly illusions. Magick, well that's a completely different thing...

I already knew how people generally distinguish the spellings. I simply wished to state how I felt about it. I feel it's a waste of time, and than most of the time it's distinguished between by those seeking attention rather than those who are truly involved.

[Zlogonje]

Quote:distinguished between by those seeking attention rather than those who are truly involved.

Unfortunately, I'd have to agree with you there. There's no shame in properly differentiating if you are genuine like you and I. I personally haven't ever seen someone use the spelling of 'magick' outside of the topic of the occult, probably ignorance.

[Asmodean]

it doesnt matter the difference they are just labels tis the context and arrangement.
different words same meaning along with same words different meaning.
the word fuck is a good example
fuck you, you fucking fucker, your fucked for fucking me fuckwad, now fuck off.

[Shadow]

(04-09-2012 06:34 PM)Ghost of Zlogonje Wrote:  Unfortunately, I'd have to agree with you there. There's no shame in properly differentiating if you are genuine like you and I. I personally haven't ever seen someone use the spelling of 'magick' outside of the topic of the occult, probably ignorance.

Of course, there's no shame in this situation. However, I also feel it's simply unnecessary. To genuine practitioners, we'd know exactly what we were talking about. Also, we'd know what we were talking about if we were discussing stage magic. However, I'm not saying anything negative about people who wish to spell them differently out of true respect for their practice and/or metaphysics in general. If that helps them emotionally concentrate, then more power to them. As for the people simply trying to be in some new age bandwagon; I think both you and I feel the same towards them (it gets quite sad, really).

[The God-King]

I personally don't like the term magick. It seems too cartoonish for me plus they use it almost exclusively in those teen witch books you can get from Barnes & Noble. So every time I see it spelled with a "k" all I think of is spells to "Get an 'A' in math class" or "Get the hot jock that sits in front of you in chemistry to ask you to the prom" or "spell to get rid of acne". I prefer the regular spelling, magic.

[Zlogonje]

(04-11-2012 10:59 AM)The God-King Wrote:  I personally don't like the term magick. It seems too cartoonish for me plus they use it almost exclusively in those teen witch books you can get from Barnes & Noble. So every time I see it spelled with a "k" all I think of is spells to "Get an 'A' in math class" or "Get the hot jock that sits in front of you in chemistry to ask you to the prom" or "spell to get rid of acne". I prefer the regular spelling, magic.

Regular spelling yes, but incorrect nonetheless right? Or do you believe it should be preferential?

[The God-King]

(04-11-2012 11:12 AM)Ghost of Zlogonje Wrote:  

(04-11-2012 10:59 AM)The God-King Wrote:  I personally don't like the term magick. It seems too cartoonish for me plus they use it almost exclusively in those teen witch books you can get from Barnes & Noble. So every time I see it spelled with a "k" all I think of is spells to "Get an 'A' in math class" or "Get the hot jock that sits in front of you in chemistry to ask you to the prom" or "spell to get rid of acne". I prefer the regular spelling, magic.

Regular spelling yes, but incorrect nonetheless right? Or do you believe it should be preferential?

I wouldn't say the regular spelling is "incorrect" for occult magic, rather misleading. I guess I would go with preferential. Though I'm partial to "magic".