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Computing Dictionary(Or "fm") A technique that works, though nobody really understands why. More obscure than voodoo programming, which may be done by cookbook.
Compare black art, deep magic, and magic number.
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| Pronunciation: | blak 'majik | ||
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| Definition: | [n] the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world | ||
| Synonyms: | black art, sorcery | ||
| See Also: | bewitchment, demonism, diabolism, enchantment, magic, obiism, Satanism, witchcraft, witchery | ||
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| Definition: | (Or "fm") A technique that works, though nobody really understands why. More obscure than voodoo programming, which may be done by cookbook. Compare black art, deep magic, and magic number. | ||
| See Also: | jargon | ||
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| Related Terms: | Black Mass, chthonian worship, demonism, demonography, demonolatry, demonology, demonomancy, demonomy, demonry, devil lore, devil worship, devilry, diablerie, diabolism, diabology, diabolology, Satanism, sorcery, the black art | ||
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