black magic

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He's told his players not to think the world is against them – nor to believe that the they are somehow cursed by "black magic".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“It was like magic the first time we sang together. Like some black magic voodoo sort of vibes,” Evan added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

But nothing could recapture that old black magic.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023

“Could it be a genie, could be black magic? We’ll never know.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

Ella asked, wondering if he used the black magic oil her papa did.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton