Enchantment
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Enchantment may refer to:
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- IncantationIncantationAn incantation or enchantment is a charm or spell created using words. An incantation may take place during a ritual, either a hymn or prayer, and may invoke or praise a deity. In magic, occultism, witchcraft it may be used with the intention of casting a spell on an object or a person...
or enchantment, a magical spell, charm or bewitchment, in traditional fairy tales or fantasy - the sense of Wonder (emotion)Wonder (emotion)Wonder is an emotion comparable to surprise that people feel when perceiving something very rare or unexpected . It has historically been seen as an important aspect of human nature, specifically being linked with curiosity and the drive behind intellectual exploration...
or DelightDelightDelight means happiness and may refer to someone or something that brings such a state.It may also refer to :-Foods and beverages:*Angel Delight, a British pudding*Bakers Delight, a chain of bakeries in Australia and New Zealand...
- for the usage by J.R.R. Tolkien, see "On Fairy Stories"
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- Enchantment is a popular Business / Psychology book written by Guy KawasakiGuy KawasakiGuy Kawasaki is a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, bestselling author, and Apple Fellow. He was one of the Apple employees originally responsible for marketing the Macintosh in 1984. He is currently a Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, and has been involved in the rumor reporting...
. Enchantment, as defined by the writer, is the process of delighting people with a product, service, organization or idea. The outcome of enchantment is voluntary and long-lasting support that is mutually beneficial. - Enchantment (novel)Enchantment (novel)Enchantment is an English language fantasy novel written by Orson Scott Card. First published in 1999, the novel is based on the Russian version of Sleeping Beauty and other folk tales...
, by science fiction and fantasy author Orson Scott CardOrson Scott CardOrson Scott Card is an American author, critic, public speaker, essayist, columnist, and political activist. He writes in several genres, but is primarily known for his science fiction. His novel Ender's Game and its sequel Speaker for the Dead both won Hugo and Nebula Awards, making Card the... - Enchantment (band)Enchantment (band)Enchantment is a 1970s R&B band formed in Detroit, Michigan by Emanuel "EJ" Johnson, Bobby Green, Mickey Clanton, Joe Thomas and Dave Banks. Best known for the hits Gloria and It's You That I Need.- Beginnings :...
, a 1970s R&B band - Enchantment (album)Enchantment (album)Enchantment is the fourth music recording/album featuring the voice of 15-year-old soprano Charlotte Church, released in 2001.Enchantment was Church's last classical studio album with any original material; her next album, Prelude: The Best of Charlotte Church, would be a "best of" collection, and...
by classical singer Charlotte Church - Enchantment (Chris Spheeris album), an album by Chris Spheeris and Paul Voudouris.
- Enchantment, an album by the Celtic folk-rock band Uffington Horse
- Enchantment (1921 film)Enchantment (1921 film)Enchantment is a 1921 silent film romantic comedy produced by Cosmopolitan Productions and released by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by Robert G. Vignola and starred Marion Davies. A print of the film exists in the Library of Congress.-Cast:...
, a 1921 silent film starring Marion Davies - Enchantment (1948 film), a 1948 film starring David Niven
- Enchantment, a spell that remains in play in the collectible card game Magic: The GatheringMagic: The GatheringMagic: The Gathering , also known as Magic, is the first collectible trading card game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield and introduced in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast. Magic continues to thrive, with approximately twelve million players as of 2011...
- Enchantment, a spell that imparts various abilities and bonuses to a weapon or armor item in the MMORPG World of WarcraftWorld of WarcraftWorld of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game by Blizzard Entertainment. It is the fourth released game set in the fantasy Warcraft universe, which was first introduced by Warcraft: Orcs & Humans in 1994...