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Magic isn’t always about a flick of a wand and a bellowed abracadabra. The delight and mystery you experienced as a child when watching miracles being pulled from a top hat can be recreated in millions of little ways today. With a little know-how and an occasional leap of faith, magic can be at your fingertips every moment of every day.

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Full Moon Ceremonies

In the medieval city of Hoi An in Vietnam, locals honor the full moon every month by turning off all lights and decorating towns with lanterns and candles. Read on if you want to travel to a moon ceremony or create your own magical moment in the illuminated night.

Posted on January 30, 2006

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Club Magic

In Los Angeles, there's a place where anything's possible: The Magic Castle. Here's a peek inside the secretive California destination where nothing is ever quite what it seems.

Posted on January 30, 2006

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Fast Fetes

Emergency! You just invited all your friends over to watch the big game or awards ceremony du jour, but you've left yourself hardly enough time to get dressed, let alone plan a party. No worries. We consulted party-in-a-jiffy experts to learn how to put together the perfect party, presto.

Posted on January 30, 2006

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Nouveau Karaoke

Want to know what it'd be like to take over a few sets for Mick Jagger in front of a live band? Want to see a remake of Taxi Driver with you saying that famous line? All you need to do is hit a Videoke or Live Band Karaoke venue nearby. Yes, we're talking to you!

Posted on January 30, 2006

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Scandinavian Skin

Swedes, Danes, Icelanders. . . they know from cold, red noses. Yet they also know how to keep the outdoor air from making you look like a snowman. Whether you're enduring the blistering winter winds in northern Europe or in northern California, here are the hottest new skin-care lines from Scandinavia to make even the roughest face moist and happy. Magical indeed.

Posted on January 30, 2006