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Old 01-31-2014, 04:39 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
I agree. When used as an adjective, "magic" describes an inherent property of a object (eg "a magic wand"), whereas "magical" is generally used to describe the feelings invoked in someone (eg "a magical sunset"). If the amulet has the ability to perform magic, it is a magic amulet, not a magical amulet.
A thing can be both. I think if "magical amulet" sounds better, calling it that doesn't mean that it might not ALSO be a magic amulet.*

It think it actually is both in this case.

*To rationalize explain the fact that I never thought of such a distinction, I might argue that being magic implicitly makes something magical.
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