...shuffling cards, they’ve come to play Magic: The Gathering at a Friday Night Magic tournament. Magic: The Gathering is beloved by many, and is arguably the best game to ever exist. With itself being much like poker and chess combined, Magic does indeed take “a minute to learn, a lifetime to master.” One of Magic’s greatest characteristics is its variety, with play ranging from casual gamers at the kitchen...
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...SWOT Analysis Magic Kingdom Park Richard Gay Qingkai Meng Marianna Tkacheva Fall 2010 Table of Contents SWOT Analysis: Magic Kingdom Park Part I - Overview 3 Part II – Current Marketing Mix Strategy 4 Part III – Internal & External Forces – SWOT Analysis 5 Part IV – Recommendations for Future Action 7 Part V – Bibliography 9 Part I: Overview Magic Kingdom Park is located in Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando Florida and is part of The Walt Disney Company’s Parks and Resorts. The Walt Disney Company (Disney) does not report financial performance results specific to Magic Kingdom Park. However, according to Disney’s 2009 annual report, 2009 revenues for the Parks and Resorts affiliate were reported at $10.7 billion, which was down $800 million from 2008, but up slightly from 2007. Operating income on the $10.7 billion in revenue for 2009 was $1.4 billion. According to the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the Magic Kingdom drew an estimated 17.2 million visitors in 2009. And, Disney held nine of the top ten in attendance for theme parks worldwide. In terms of industry size, comparisons specific to WDW or Magic kingdom Park are difficult to grasp. Walt Disney World Florida, which encompasses 47 square miles, is the largest amusement park in the world. The International Association of Amusement parks and Attractions, for example, reports approximately 400 parks and attractions...
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...Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a leader in basketball, business, and in education because he has changed many lives. Students, co-workers, and basketball players’ lives are changing in how we see HIV, how we see learning, and how we create a life for ourselves. In the late 1990’s early 2000’s, Magic Johnson created a legacy. His legacy was more information about HIV, a business, and students' education. In the United States of America, Magic impacted more charity creation because he has HIV himself. Earvin Johnson Jr. was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 14, 1959. Earvin “Magic” Johnson has nine brothers and sisters. Magic Johnson grew up in poverty. His father worked for the General Motors plant in town and his mother for the school custodian (“Magic Johnson Biography” A&E Bio). His parents are Earvin and Christine Johnson. Magic Johnson’s first nickname was “June bug” because he would jump from basketball court to basketball court ("Magic Johnson Biography" A&E Bio). Earvin Johnson gained his basketball nickname “Magic” when a sportswriter saw him score 36 points, 16...
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...produce an original Essay for this class. Thank you, Sally Introduction Most cultures of the world have religious beliefs that supernatural powers can be compelled, or at least influenced, to act in certain ways for good or evil purposes by using ritual formulas. These formulas are considered to be called magic. This is very different from television and stage "magic" that depends on slight-of-hand tricks and contrived illusions rather than supernatural power. At times, this magic was called “black magic” and was used together with other forms known as sorcery, witchcraft and fortune telling. Centuries ago, these forms of magic were considered to be less ‘religious’ by some and looked down upon as evil although the theories spread and were practiced by many. Even though magic was initially used as a substitute to religion in order to improve the standard of living, it vastly became an evil ritual used towards the pain and suffering of others which led to its demise. Frazier's understanding of the relationship between magic and religion was structured...
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...I got the magic in me Every time I touch that track, it turns into gold Everybody knows I've got the magic in me When I hit the flow, the girls come snappin' at me Now everybody wants presto magic [Chorus] Magic, magic, magic Magic, magic, magic Magic, magic, magic I got the magic in me These tricks that I'll attempt will blow your mind Pick a verse, any verse--I'll hypnotize you with every line I'll need a volunteer, how about you, with the eyes? Come on down to the front and stand right here and don't be shy I'll have you time-travellin', have your mind babblin' People tryin' to inherit the skill, so they askin' me Even David Blaine had to go and take some classes, and I see Mindfreak like, "What's up man? What's happenin'?" So come one, come all and see the show tonight Prepare to be astounded, no Ghost or Poltergeist You know I'm no Pinocchio--I've never told a lie So call me Mr. Magic Man, I float on Cloud 9 I got the magic in me (I got the magic, baby) Every time I touch that track, it turns into gold (yes, it turns to gold) Everybody knows I've got the magic in me (I got the magic, baby) When I hit the flow, the girls come snappin' at me (they be snappin', baby) Now everybody wants some presto magic [Chorus] Well, take a journey into my mind You'll see why it's venom I rhyme Stay on the road, so I call my mama when I got time I hit the stage, go insane, then jump into that crowd See, see, when I rhyme, I flow on the beat like pidda-dow-dow ...
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...In a broad historical context, the fundamental ideas behind magic, religion, and science have served as building blocks for all civilization in one way or another. While in the 21st century it seems like a trifling and easy task to distinguish between these three subjects, it is difficult to do the same in the pre-modern age. Although there are some ways to help draw lines between these concepts, they tend to become indistinguishable historically as civilizations developed and they began to intertwine and develop in overlapping ways. The lines defining Magic, Science, and Religion are blurred in premodern times largely because of their ties with medicine, and because of the concept of miracles and their association with magic. Magic and religion...
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...Magicians Magic is seen everywhere, most people have been lucky enough to witness a great magic trick, which leaves them amazed. A magic trick is something that is hard to explain to one who has never witnessed one. For a child it could be the coolest thing they’ve seen, but to an adult it may seem kike a joke. A magician has the ability to trick their viewers into believing that what they have performed or achieved is impossible, only with the help of magic is it possible to achieve such great feat. Magic has become it’s own subculture and today magic shows are preformed through out the world. A magician values secrecy, creativity, and individualism. Magicians suggest that creativity gives them the ability to express themselves through their magic. There are plenty of subcultures that sick out from the crowd like punks, surfers, and bros, but magicians are not easily spotted walking about the streets. Magicians don’t have a particular way of dressing except when they’re on stage. Magicians wore flamboyant outfits, but they soon “abandoned the flamboyant costumes of the past and opted for a simple and elegant gentleman’s suit” (Lachapelle) As they begin a trick they often times roll up their selves, to show their audience that there were no tricks up their selves. The idea of creativity allows a magician to perform whatever trick they want, weather they have split someone in half or pull a rabbit out of a hat. The word creativity means no boundaries; to a magician it allows...
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...The Role of Magic in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Hamlet, and Macbeth Like many other themes, magic and supernatural elements play a large role in many of Shakespeare’s works. The use of magic interests the audience, plays to the imagination, and adds dramatic intrigue to the story, even when the rest of the plot is comprised of believable events. These themes are most prominent in The Tempest, Hamlet, and Macbeth. In each of these plays, magic and supernatural occurrences not only play a large role in the plot, but also help to communicate various messages and literary value. Shakespeare utilizes magic and supernatural happenings in both positive and negative lights, depending on the purpose it serves in each of the mentioned plays. It is seen as a decision maker, nature, a prophet, a symbol of fate, and an equalizer. Regardless of its specific role in each play and its positive or negative depiction, it serves to move the plot forward through a force which acts beyond the capabilities and power of man, even man himself did conjure it. In The Tempest, we see an example of supernatural power conjured or exercised by man. Prospero, the wielder of this magic, uses magic as a means to set right that which was, in his opinion, wrong in his life and in the universe. In this play, we see magic used as an equalizer. Prospero uses his learned sorcery to reverse all of the supposedly false or unlawful happenings in his life, apparently feeling that these things were...
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...would always be a magician picking cards, or making white doves disappear. Sometimes they had the rainbow scarves that were supposedly impossible to fit inside their tight sleeves. As the show unfolded, our eyes would turn from an ordinary size to cup saucers. When we were little, that was magic; now, it’s a person who rips off people by learning tricks from You-tube and adding extra pockets to their sleeves. By my age, most kids believed magic to be something that kids believed in, then grew out of when they discovered the opposite gender at about 12 or 14. I believe in magic. I still do. Not the ordinary magic that involves tricks of deceit with white rabbits and doves, though this may sound like a cheesy romantic comedy line or a spiritual guidance line, magic is everywhere. At least to me it is. You can feel it when you’re just in a happy mood, when everything seems to go right. It’s as if the sun is shining brighter on you, the air smells sweeter, nothing anyone says can bring you down, and you’re even able to find that ten dollar bill on the floor. Magic can be the love between two people. The feeling you get when you are with them, love is the most magical thing in the world. Magic is also the relationship of a mother and child is more powerful than any kind of love in the world. She will sacrifice anything for her child. A mother will be your first love, your best friend, your everything. My mom is like no other. She gave me life, nurtured, taught me, dressed me...
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...A Review of the Misdirection in Psychological Literature Regarding the Elucidation of Cognitive Processes by Magic Imagine that you are on a holiday in Rome. You’ve visited the Pantheon, Roman Forum and now you find yourself at the Colosseum. Anyone who has visited this popular tourist attraction will tell you that aside from the licensed actors portraying gladiators, who for a small fee will allow you to take a photo with them, the area is covered with signs. These signs do not give directions to the bathrooms, but communicate a real threat, the presence and operations of pickpockets. Now imagine that you’ve left your group of friends for a moment because you want to get some panoramic photos. While you are walking you notice that you are being followed, you walk a little faster. Out of the corner of your eye you notice your pursuer bending down to pick something up. They call out to you and produce a ring, asking if you have dropped it. You say that it isn’t yours, but the noticeably accented, yet well-spoken individual, begins to look worried. They insist that this is an expensive, pure gold ring and that since they saw you drop it you should have it. You may argue for a bit, but eventually acquiesce, they shake your hand with both of theirs in gratitude. The handshake seems a bit too long, and all the while the stranger gives you an unflinching stare. They finally stop and bid you good-bye with a satisfied smile, and you walk back to your friends to tell them the story...
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...example, both ancient magic and modern Wicca/Neo-Paganism’s aim is to exploit and embrace one’s self-control and faith by using spells and charms in order to persuade forces beyond their control in the world to produce the desired demands they want. In other words, both use magic or magick to benefit their lives and make a certain outcome come true. Another way they resemble each other is because both associate with some kind of God like figure that they pray to or worship despite who that being is, being different from one another. In addition to both religions believing in supernatural forces that can or cannot be...
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...http://www.slideshare.net/hemanthcrpatna/a-project-report-on-comparative-analysis-of-marketing-strategies-of-vodafone-and-airtel In 2002, the leading Indian telecommunications company, Bharti Cellular Limited (Bharti) signed the famous cricket player Saurav Ganguly and leading movie stars, Madhavan and Kareena Kapoor as endorsers for its brand, Airtel Magic (pre-paid cellular card). Its objective was to create the highest recall for Magic in the pre-paid cellular telephony segment by cashing in on the two biggest passions of India - movies and cricket. Bharti also changed the tagline for Magic from 'You Can Do Magic' to 'Magic Hai To Mumkin Hai' (If there is Magic, it's possible). The move attracted considerable media attention, as it was unusual for a company to spend so lavishly to promote a single brand. In October 2002, Bharti launched a television commercial (TVC), featuring Shah Rukh Khan (leading actor, already endorsing Magic since a couple of years) and Kareena Kapoor. The TVC, developed by one of India's leading advertising agencies, Percept Advertising, was the first of the series of four TVCs for Magic's new campaign. According to Bharti, the TVCs aimed at attracting young adults in SEC B and C categories of the Indian market1. | | Commenting on the new developments, Hemant Sachdev (Hemant), Director, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Bharti Enterprises, said, "The aim is to be relevant to the masses and make all their dreams, hopes and desires come...
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...Magic Born Earvin Johnson Jr. on August 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan. Earvin grw up with nine brothers and sister. Both parents worked, his father worked for the General Motors plant in town and his mother was a custodian. As a young man he was very passionate about basketball. He would start practicing as early as 7:30 am at Everett High School. Everyone wonders where he got the nickname “Magic” including myself; well after a sportswriter witnessed him score 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists in a single game he was granted the nickname “Magic”. Passion for Basketball After high school Magic Johnson had continued to play basketball for Michigan State University. He was a 6 foot 9 inches tall point guard, which was not a normal size for a point guard. He was a big help to the Spartans, helping them clinch the Big Ten Conference title only in his freshman year. The following year he had made a even bigger impression on the team leading them to the NCAA finals; They played against Indiana State Sycamores. This was the introduction of one of the most famous matchup, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. People would say that this was the most watched NCAA Finals in history. Magic had left the Spartans just after 2 amazing years and took his talents to Los Angeles, California with the Los Angeles Lakers. Magic didn’t stop with all his spectacular...
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...Magic Carpet Airlines Diane Lutzow MGT 445 July 28th, 2010 Sabrina Thomas Magic Carpet Airlines Everyone would like to work for a company that’s fair, pays competitively and looks out for their employees. Magic Carpet Airlines is not a company who are practicing those three aspects. They are trying to pay their flight attendants minimal, but still requiring long hours. The flight attendants and the League of Flight Attendants are fighting back and saying they work hard and are worth more. “Magic Carpet Air (MCA) began operations in 1961, serving 2 cities, and grew to serve 18 cities by 1987. River City Airlines (RCA) began in 1969 with service to 4 cities and grew to serve 12 cities by 1987. In January 1987, Magic Carpet Air purchased River City Airlines and merged the two operations. The joining of these two regional airlines created a small “national” airline (defined as a carrier with sales between $100 million and $1 billion) with sales of $140,265,000 in 1987. Even so, the firm competed primarily in only one region of the country, and managers constantly compared it to other large regional airlines” (Lewicki, Saunders, & Barry, 2006) . In 1988 Magic Carpet Airlines decided to enter an agreement and merge with RCA. Neither companies prior to 1989 were unionized this quickly changed and with 82 percent of the votes, LFA became their union. Magic Carpet Air and RCA flight attendants were not part of a union before or after the merger. Therefore...
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...Was There Magic at Qumran? Abraham Kahn Amongst the body of Qumran literature there is a small portion of textual material that seems to deal with different aspects of magical practice. These texts have sparked plentiful debate as scholars have attempted to understand the meaning of these texts, their role within the Qumran community, and how the community’s members felt about the texts. One of the key issues at hand for scholars has been trying to understand how the community reconciled its use of these texts that seemingly describe magical properties with verses in Deuteronomy that prohibit several forms of witchcraft and magic. The purpose of this paper will be to offer definitions for the term “magic” in a religious context in order to gain some context for the broader discussion of the paper, to study two Qumran manuscripts that describe practices that have been categorized to some degree as “magic,” to deliberate whether or not the issue raised by scholars is valid, and, if it is, to offer two scholarly theories proposed to explain how the community used these manuscripts in light of the biblical prohibitions based within the context of the Qumran community’s texts, practices and ideology as a whole. Scholars studying religious societies and practices have struggled to define what characterizes “magic” and to highlight what exactly separates religious practice from magical practice. The crude term itself, “magic,” has been assumed, for the most part, to describe practices...
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