Magic and sorcery are the basis of mystical powers.^[1] Magic can be considered a substance and sorcery the manipulation of that substance.^[2]

Sorcery Edit

Sorcery requires training and practice.^[3][4] Genetic and personal affinity for sorcery are also helpful.^[5] The use of magic also requires energy, usually provided by the user.^[4]

Magic can be channeled in a variety of ways:

• Spoken words are a common method. A variety of languages are used, though an individual sorcerer will typically use a single language almost exclusively; for example Wotan and Kent Nelson use Latin,^[1][6] while Zatara and Zatanna use English spoken backwards.^[6][4] This method is referred to as "baby-magic" by a more powerful sorcerer, Klarion. This indicates that it may be the simplest way to channel magic.^[7]
• Magical objects can be used to enhance and/or channel the user's magical powers; examples include Water-Bearers,^[8] Kent Nelson's cane^[1] and the Sword of Beowulf.^[9] Objects can also be used as a vessel to carry spells, such as Zatanna's Glamour Charm.^[10]
• Atlantean students at the Conservatory of Sorcery are given mystic tattoos to enhance their powers.^[1] These tattoos glow when magic is used.^[8] Users may use spoken words when invoking their powers,^[3] but more often do not.^[8]
• Particularly powerful sorcerers, such as Doctor Fate and Klarion, are capable of using magic seemingly at will, without the use of spells or objects.^[1]

Known users Edit

• Aqualad^[8]
• Blackbriar Thorn^[7]
• Chian^[11]
• Doctor Fate^[1]
• Felix Faust^[7]
• Garth^[3]
• Harm^[9]
• Kent Nelson^[1]
• Klarion^[1]
• Lagoon Boy^[3]
• Lori Lemaris^[3]
• M'Chiste^[11]
• Ocean-Master^[12]
• Queen Mera^[3]
• Ronal^[11]
• Topo^[3]
• Tula^[3]
• Wizard^[7]
• Wotan^[6]
• Wyynde^[11]
• Zatanna^[4]
• Zatara^[13]

See also Edit

• List of Zatanna's spells
• Magical artifacts

References Edit