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1. If, like me, you've ever felt "those icy fingers up and down my spine," then you should be able to answer this question. According to Johnny Mercer's lyrics of Harold Arlen's 1942 hit, "That Old Black Magic," just what is that old black magic called?
2. Which Michigan State player, who led the Spartans to the 1979 NCAA National Basketball championship in only his sophomore season, was given the nickname "Magic" in high school?
3. Staying in the NBA for another question, in 1989 a franchise called the Magic was added to the National Basketball Association as an expansion team. In which city do the Magic play their home games?
4. C.S. Lewis wrote the seven books in "The Chronicles of Narnia" between 1949 and 1954. But if he'd wanted to visit America's first "Magic Kingdom" at its opening in 1955, he would need to travel to which city?
5. Although begun in 1912, "The Magic Mountain" ("Der Zauberberg") was not published until 1924, in Berlin, Germany. Can you name the author, who also won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1929?
6. Who publishes the collectible card game "Magic: The Gathering"? (They also published Dungeons and Dragons.)
7. Alright, on to magicians. One of the newest series of fantasy novels is a trilogy by Lev Grossman, featuring both a wizarding school AND a magical kingdom in a parallel universe. Who is the chief protagonist of the trilogy, a graduate of the Brakebills school and a king of Fillory?
8. The first book of Raymond E. Feist's Riftwar Saga trilogy, and the subsequent Riftwar Cycle, is "Magician." What is the name of the title character?
9. As in all occupations and professions, magicians need helpers, as well as young individuals entering the trade as students and learners. Mickey Mouse played such a figure in the 1940 animated film "Fantasia." What is the name of that segment, an animation of the symphonic poem by Paul Dukas?
10. Part of a larger series of fantasy books, "The Magician's Nephew" tells of the creation of a magical place. Who is the author?
11. Let's wrap up our quiz with some magical creatures. Among Native American peoples of the northern areas of North America, such as the Algonquin and Inuit, tales are told of a creature so thin, it could only be seen if it stood facing the viewer. Associated with cannibalism, this spirit often appeared with glowing eyes, long yellow teeth, and an overly long tongue. Can you pick it from the following list?
12. This German house spirit, often taking the form of a child, usually prefers to be unseen. He/she often helps with chores, but can be very mischievous when not fed or is otherwise abused. A form of this spirit, called Klabautermann, frequents rivers and the sea and is often found among sailors. What is this magical creature?
13. This magical creature is sometimes called an animal spirit and sometimes a fairy. Found most often in Irish folklore, it is a shape-changer that usually appears as a sleek black horse who speaks to individuals, often to induce them to get on and go for what turns out to be the wildest ride of their lives. What is this creature, which is also said to take the form of a dog, goat, or rabbit?
14. In Chinese culture, this magical creature is usually associated with wisdom, as well as with the emperor. Typical individuals include Smaug in literature, Falkor in film, Rhaegal on TV, and Onaga in video games. Which magical creature is it?
15. These Persian spirits are often described as beautiful, winged, and benevolent. One description says they are descended from fallen angels. What do we call them?
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