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Referring to magic with 魔术 (móshù)
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Explanation
The noun 魔术 (móshù) means "magic" in the sense of stage magic, illusions, or magic tricks. It is used when discussing performances, entertainment, or the art of illusion, and is distinct from 魔法 (mófǎ), which refers to supernatural or fantasy magic.
Examples
孩子们都很喜欢看魔术表演。
háizimen dōu hěn xǐhuān kàn móshù biǎoyǎn.
Children all really enjoy watching magic shows.
那个魔术师把一只鸽子变没了。
nàge móshùshī bǎ yì zhī gēzi biàn méi le.
That magician made a pigeon disappear.
他小时候就对魔术特别感兴趣。
tā xiǎoshíhòu jiù duì móshù tèbié gǎn xìngqù.
He was especially interested in magic when he was little.