In the realm of magic, there exists a wide range of techniques and abilities that practitioners can develop and master. These advanced techniques go beyond the basic principles of magic and require a deeper understanding and control of one's inner power. One such technique is known as astral projection. This allows the magician to separate their consciousness from their physical body and travel to other realms or dimensions. Through astral projection, one can explore hidden knowledge, communicate with spiritual beings, or gain insight into the future. It requires a strong mental focus and a connection to the spiritual realms.
Do humans integrate technology into their bodies? Do they try to select for magical attributes in their offspring? Do magical creatures such as griffins and dragons exist in this world? Is there a demihuman race such as dwarves in this world?
If it was possible to look into the future to see which of experiment works, you wouldn t have to spend money or time to actually do those experiments, and instead could cut directly to production. We ve known for a long time that fossil fuels are a horribly inefficient energy source, for example, but the fossil fuel industry has long been powerful enough to suppress this simple fact.
It requires a strong mental focus and a connection to the spiritual realms. Another advanced technique is elemental manipulation. This involves the ability to control and harness the forces of nature, such as fire, water, air, and earth.
Do you prefer a Thor with magic ability or advanced tech
I just saw Thor again on Blu-Ray. In the live action movie, Thor's powers come from really advanced technology. I really love the movies portrayal of technology, but I have heard a complaint where the poster says he wanted to see Thor's ability portrayed as a form of magic not tech. He basically said that he wanted Iron Man to be about tech and Thor to be about magic. If anything my problem is Iron Man's failure to weave in the magical aspects of that particular book like Mandarin's rings, which has always been a part of Iron Man universe. Personally I like the mix of magic and tech in Thor. It helped to bridge the magical aspects of the Marvel universe with the technological. Does anyone else like this technological portrayal of Thor and would they prefer to see it incorporated into the comic book universe or should Thor remain exclusively magical.
As i side note, I also liked how the movie even manages to create a connection to the extraterrestrial as well.
12 years ago #2 Edited By cattlebattleuhhhh. Thors abilities were magic
12 years ago #3 Edited By ReVamp@cattlebattle said:
uhhhh. Thors abilities were magic
I haven't seen it but I'd think so.
12 years ago #4 Edited By CodeSaintThor that what humans call tecnology,Asgardians call magic.Understand as you want,but for me I prefer to see the tecnology of the Asgardian from both the comics and the movies as Magitek( http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Magitek ).Also I don't want to see Dr. Strange's magic portrayed as tecnologic in the upcoming movie.
12 years ago #5 Edited By xybernauts@ReVamp said:
@cattlebattle said:
uhhhh. Thors abilities were magic
I haven't seen it but I'd think so.
I guess it's something left up to interpretation. The things is what I saw was really advanced technology. The best example of this is the rainbow bridge which really was some type of wormhole machine . The bed that Odin slept during the Odinsleep looked like a stasis pod , the destroyer looked kinda like a robot , in the scene after Odin rescues Thor and company from the frost giants where Odin strips Thor of his powers, it looked like Odin was able to some type of gestures to command Thor's hammer to fly to him and to command his armor to come off. From what I can gather one could even go so far as to surmise that it's Thor's armor that gives him his superpowers, because after his hammer and his armor was taken from him he was a mere mortal. He was able to be tasered, drugged in the hospital, was almost beat up by a human SHIELD agent, etc. Basically without the armor and hammer and whatever else he had on, he was just a really strong and skilled human being.
@CodeSaint said:
Thor that what humans call tecnology,Asgardians call magic.Understand as you want,but for me I prefer to see the tecnology of the Asgardian from both the comics and the movies as Magitek( http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Magitek ).Also I don't want to see Dr. Strange's magic portrayed as tecnologic in the upcoming movie.
Don't you have that backwards, what Asgardians call technology humans call magic? I really like the idea Magitek too. It's a great idea when portrayed correctly. That's why I wouldn't mind seeing Dr. Strange portrayed in that light, if they can do it right, but I don't see how it would fit into a Dr. Strange movie since Dr. Strange isn't about aliens. Although I don't think the definition for magitek fits with what we see in the Thor movie. According to the website's definition magitek is technology that is powered by magic kinda like the Weasley's flying car from the second Harry Potter movie. In Thor I personally didn't see any real magic, just really advanced tech.
So in a way, some people view Advanced Technology. The same way people view Peak Humans. That's it's a natural part of the world. Doesn't matter how futuristic or out of this world the Tech is. It's still naturally a part of that fictional world. So many people don't think count Advanced Technology as a Magic System.
Magicians with this ability can summon and command these elements at will, using them for protection, offense, or to manipulate their surroundings. It requires a deep understanding and respect for the elements and the ability to harmonize with their energies. Telekinesis is another magical ability that falls under advanced techniques. This involves the manipulation of objects or matter using only the power of the mind. With telekinesis, a magician can move objects, bend spoons, or even levitate themselves or others. It requires a strong mental discipline and a mastery of concentration and visualization. Divination is a magical ability that allows one to gain insights and knowledge about the past, present, or future. This can be achieved through various methods, such as scrying, tarot reading, or rune casting. Divination requires a heightened intuition and the ability to interpret symbols and signs. These advanced techniques and magical abilities require years of study, practice, and discipline to master. It is important for practitioners to have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of magic before attempting these advanced techniques. It is also crucial for magicians to approach these abilities with respect and use them responsibly, as their misuse can have dire consequences..
Reviews for "The Alchemy of Transformation: Advanced Techniques for Personal Growth and Change"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - The book "Advanced Techniques and Magical Abilities" was a huge disappointment for me. I was expecting to learn some practical tips and tricks, but instead, it was filled with convoluted theories and complex explanations. The author seemed more focused on showcasing their own knowledge and intellect rather than helping the readers understand and develop their own abilities. Overall, I found the book inaccessible and unhelpful.
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