LanceCalvis
I'm currently unaware that the extra k in the word. Actually added an additional meaning to the word. Could someone please illuminate this subject?
Love to. The 'k' was first added by Aleister Crowley, some say it was to differentiate the magick he was practicing from stage magic. Others say the 'k' adds numerological significance. The significance of using magic or magick varies from person to person. Some perceive magick as pertaining only to the teachings and techniques of Crowley, and some perceive the terms as interchangeable. Some even say (possibly due to the popularity of Silver Ravenwolf) that REAL magick users use the spelling Magick (or occasionally, majik), and the ones who don't aren't TRUE magicians/witches/incarnated gods/antichrists/half dragon-demon half cat-warrior-mage-shamans. Or whatever. The topic is an undercover flamewar that nobody can stop poking at, even though their common senses (or lack thereof) keep telling them that 'it's just spelling, let it rest.' Heh.
Personally, I use magic. It's simpler, and generally sidesteps the whole 'So are you a Thelemite, or what?' thing. Occasionally, when someone I'm learning from uses the term magick, I might copy them, to avoid conflict and show that I'm actually listening.
As to the term majik, I have no clue as to its origins. I assume that it was invented around the time some females went around calling themselves wymyn, but if you have any knowledge, please share!
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