black magic
noun
: magic that is associated with the devil or with evil spirits : evil magic
He wore a special necklace to protect against black magic.
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Trump needs black magic for his voodoo economics to work
Don’t be misled about what’s driving our budget deficit
You’re all caught up.
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
But mostly people are freaked out by it, even non-Chiefs fans, probably because people usually conflate voodoo with black magic.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
For a more minimalistic drink with just as much of a kick, the Black Magic contains lime juice, jalapeño syrup and mango purée with a dehydrated lime wheel and black magic cajun seasoning.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Orlok is given a different demonic origin, as an Orthodox nun tells Thomas that the Count sold his soul to the Devil and dabbled in black magic during his life.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Her husband imposed martial law for her, and she’s been accused of using black magic to help him—but is Kim Keon-hee more innocent flower than serpent?
—airmail.news, 21 Dec. 2024
In an interview with the Hürriyet Daily News, vet Nurhan Kahraman suggested two separate incidents involving a cat and a puppy, in which both animals had two of their legs amputated, could have been down to black magic.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Even Derrick Henry is not immune from Steelers black magic, fumbling on the second play from scrimmage.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
This one definitely goes to 11: Two teenage rocker dudes – who yearn to add some excitement to their lives – delve into black magic and accidentally conjure a demonic entity known as The Blind One.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
But mostly people are freaked out by it, even non-Chiefs fans, probably because people usually conflate voodoo with black magic.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
For a more minimalistic drink with just as much of a kick, the Black Magic contains lime juice, jalapeño syrup and mango purée with a dehydrated lime wheel and black magic cajun seasoning.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Orlok is given a different demonic origin, as an Orthodox nun tells Thomas that the Count sold his soul to the Devil and dabbled in black magic during his life.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Her husband imposed martial law for her, and she’s been accused of using black magic to help him—but is Kim Keon-hee more innocent flower than serpent?
—airmail.news, 21 Dec. 2024
In an interview with the Hürriyet Daily News, vet Nurhan Kahraman suggested two separate incidents involving a cat and a puppy, in which both animals had two of their legs amputated, could have been down to black magic.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Even Derrick Henry is not immune from Steelers black magic, fumbling on the second play from scrimmage.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
This one definitely goes to 11: Two teenage rocker dudes – who yearn to add some excitement to their lives – delve into black magic and accidentally conjure a demonic entity known as The Blind One.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Black magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20magic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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