blackmagic

noun
UK /ˌblæk ˈmædʒɪk/
US /ˌblæk ˈmædʒɪk/

Magic that some people believe is used to do bad things.

The story was about a wizard who used black magic to scare the villagers.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Magic that is meant to harm people or cause trouble.

In the old tale, the queen used black magic to turn the prince into a frog.

3. A type of magic in games and stories that is linked to evil or darkness.

The game lets you choose between white magic and black magic.

4. Something that seems to work in a mysterious or amazing way.

The way she fixed the broken toy looked like black magic to the kids.