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Magik may refer to: __NOTOC__ Comics * Magik (Amanda Sefton), an alias used by Marvel Comics character Amanda Sefton * ''Magik'' (comics), a four-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics in 1983–84 * Magik (Illyana Rasputina), an alias used by Marvel Comics X-Men character Illyana Rasputin Music * Magik, fictional band in the film ''Rock On!!'' * '' Magik One: First Flight'', the first in a series of seven albums by DJ Tiësto * Magik (rapper) (1978–2000), Polish rapper * ''Magik'' (series), a trance mix-compilation series by Tiësto Other uses * ''Magik'' (film), an upcoming animated film with Benedict Cumberbatch * Magik (programming language), an object-oriented language See also * Magic (other) Magic or Magick most commonly refers to: * Magic (supernatural), beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces * Ceremonial magic, encompasses a wide variety of rituals of magic * Magical thinking, the belief that unr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magik (Amanda Sefton)
Amanda Sefton (real name Jimaine Szardos) (also known as Daytripper and the second Magik) is a fictional character and a witch appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Her lover is Kurt Wagner, Nightcrawler of the X-Men. Publication history Amanda Sefton first appeared in ''X-Men'' #98 (April 1976), created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. She has appeared occasionally in X-Men titles, most often in ''Uncanny X-Men'' and ''Excalibur''. As Magik, Amanda had her own eponymous, four-issue mini-series in 2000–2001 from writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with artist Liam Sharp. The series focused on her taking over Limbo (also known as Otherplace). The series also featured her foster brother/lover, Nightcrawler. Fictional character biography Jimaine and her mother Margali are witches. When Nightcrawler joined the X-Men, Jimaine eventually followed him to the US, assumed the identity of Amanda Sefton, took a job as a flight attendant, and became N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magik (comics)
''Magik'' was a four-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics in 1983–1984, starring the fictional characters Magik and Storm. The series title is consistently displayed on the covers as ''Storm and Illyana: Magik'', but the official title as listed in the indicia is the reverse: ''Magik: Illyana and Storm''. It was written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Buscema, Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema, and Tom Palmer. Publication Because of the popularity of the ''Uncanny X-Men'' during the 1980s under Chris Claremont, a number of mutant related properties were created, most notably ''The New Mutants'' from which this series spun off. Continuity The main plot takes place in mere seconds of canonical Marvel time, but covers seven years of Illyana's life in Limbo. The events occur between panels of ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #160 (Aug. 1982), with a very brief cameo in ''The New Mutants'' #14 (April 1984). In ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #160 Illyana is kidnapped by Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magik (Illyana Rasputina)
Magik (Illyana Nikolaievna Rasputina) (Russian: Ильяна Николаевна Распутина) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted most often in relation to the X-Men, and first appeared in the comic book ''Giant-Size X-Men'' #1 (May 1975). Magik is the younger sister of the Russian X-Men member Colossus. She is a member of a fictional species of humanity known as mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. Due to her time imprisoned in (and later ruling) Limbo, she is a powerful sorceress. Her mutant power, which first manifested in that Limbo, is the ability to teleport via stepping discs utilizing that dimension's magic. Magik has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes. Anya Taylor-Joy portrayed Illyana Rasputin in the 2020 film ''The New Mutants''. Publication history Illyana first appeared in ''Giant-Size X-Men'' #1 (May 1975), though her first nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock On!!
''Rock On!!'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film written and directed by Abhishek Kapoor, produced by Farhan Akhtar, and with music by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. The film marks the successful Bollywood debut of Akhtar and Prachi Desai. Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Luke Kenny, and Purab Kohli star as members of the Mumbai-based grunge rock band, "Magik" (formed in 1998) who reunite in 2008. The winner of seven Filmfare Awards, ''Rock On!!'' was critically acclaimed but had an average performance at the box office. Inspired by the critically acclaimed South Korean movie 'A Happy Life'. The film was archived at the Academy Film Archive library. The direct sequel, ''Rock On!! 2'', was released eight years later in 2016, but to negative reviews. Plot ''Rock On!!'' begins in Mumbai, with the rock band Magik, in 1998. The band are best friends and enjoy a carefree, freewheeling life together. Aditya Shroff (Farhan Akhtar) is the lead singer who rebelled against his well-to-d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Flight
First Flight may refer to: * Maiden flight, the first flight of a new aircraft type * First Flight Airport, in North Carolina, United States * First Flight High School, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina * ''First Flight'' (sculpture), a sculpture in Milwaukee, Wisconsin * First Flight (horse) * First Flight Handicap, a horse race * First Flight Tournament, a golf tournament in Japan * First Flight (''Star Trek: Enterprise''), an episode of the television series * ''First Flight'' (film), an animated short film * '' Green Lantern: First Flight'' * ''First Flight'' (novel), a novel by Chris Claremont * '' First Flight: Maiden Voyages in Space and Time'', a collection of short-stories * '' Magik One: First Flight'', a music compilation It may also refer to: * The first recorded powered, controlled flight of a heavier-than-air craft * First solo flight * First aerial circumnavigation The first aerial circumnavigation of the world was completed in 1924 by four aviators ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magik (rapper)
Piotr Łuszcz (18 March 1978 – 26 December 2000), also known as Magik (pol. ''Magician''), was a Polish rapper and record producer. From 1994 to 1998 he was a member of the Polish hip hop group Kaliber 44. After he left Kaliber 44 he formed the group Paktofonika with Sebastian Salbert (stage name "Rahim"), and Wojciech Alszer (stage name "Fokus"). Łuszcz committed suicide on 26 December 2000 at around 6.15 a.m. by jumping from the window of his ninth-floor apartment. He was pronounced dead in a local hospital at around 6.45 a.m., leaving behind his wife Justyna and his 3-year-old son Filip. Discography ; Kaliber 44 * ''Usłysz Nasze Demo!'' (1994) (Demo) * '' Księga Tajemnicza. Prolog'' (1996) * ''W 63 minuty dookoła świata'' (1998) ; Paktofonika * ''Kinematografia ''Kinematografia'' is the debut studio album by Polish hip-hop trio Paktofonika, released on December 18, 2000, on Gigant Records. The material for the project was being gathered for over two years from 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magik (series)
''Magik'' is the title given to a trance mix-compilation series by Tiësto. The series, which has had seven installments starting in 1997 and ending in 2001, has been released by Tiësto on Black Hole Recordings. Tiësto released his own ''Artist Profile Series'' DJ Mix in 2000 with '' Magik Four: A New Adventure''; ''Black Hole CD 07'' is the only CD which is also released in the Artist Profile Series, after the four first Magik CDs were re-released in 2000 with new artwork. The sleeves on the first copies were replaced because of unauthorized use of Patrick Woodroffe Patrick James Woodroffe (27 October 1940 – 10 May 2014) was an English artist, etcher and drawer, specialised in fantasy science-fiction artwork, with images that bordered on the surreal. His achievements include several collaborations with ...'s artwork. Installments There have been seven installments in the Magik series. * '' Magik One: First Flight'' (September 15, 1997) * '' Magik Two: Story of the Fall' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magik (film)
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor. Known for his work on screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a British Academy Television Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. He has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. In 2014, ''Time'' magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2015, he was appointed a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to the performing arts and to charity. Cumberbatch studied drama at the Victoria University of Manchester and obtained a Master of Arts in classical acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He began acting in Shakespearean theatre productions before making his West End debut in Richard Eyre's revival of ''Hedda Gabler'' in 2005. Since then, he has starred in Royal National Theatre productions of '' After the Dance'' (2010) and ''Frankenstein'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magik (programming Language)
Magik is an object-oriented programming language that supports multiple inheritance and polymorphism, and it is dynamically typed. It was designed and implemented in 1989 by Arthur Chance of Smallworld Systems Ltd. as part of Smallworld Geographical Information System (GIS). Following Smallworld's acquisition in 2000, Magik is now provided by GE Energy, still as part of its Smallworld technology platform. Magik (Inspirational Magik) was originally introduced in 1990 and has been improved and updated over the years. Its current version is 5.2. In July 2012, Magik developers announced that they were in the process of porting Magik language on the Java virtual machine. The successful porting was confirmed by Oracle Corporation in November of the same year. Similarities with Smalltalk Magik itself shares some similarities with Smalltalk in terms of its language features and its architecture: the Magik language is compiled into byte codes interpreted by the Magik virtual machine. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
