In the course of his presidency, Obama has gone from an almost magical charismatic figure to an ordinary politician. Ordinary. Average. – Charles Krauthammer
Movable type seemed magical to the monks who were illuminating manuscripts and copying texts. Certainly e-books seem magical to me. – Paul Theroux
Although technical discussions are interesting to composers, I suspect that the truly magical and spiritual powers of music arise from deeper levels of our psyche. – George Crumb
Littlenecks and cherrystones are chewy and sweet on the half shell with mignonette, served raw. But a well-cooked clam is a toothsome, tender thing, full of that magical stuff known as clam liquor. – Kate Christensen
I’m not really interested in music. Music is just a means of creating a magical state. – Robert Fripp
I don’t particularly have any magical ambitions, but then, I never did. I just enjoyed the game. – Paul Daniels
After the magical act accomplished by Joyce with Ulysses, perhaps we are getting away from it. – Raymond Queneau
Good-quality nuts, toasted in a little butter and salt, make a magical addition to many salads. – Yotam Ottolenghi
