Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-25818714-20141205164023/@comment-24830484-20170731213220

Funny. In my opinion magic is the power of the mind unleashed. Because in most fiction one must enlighten and unlock their mind first in order to utilize magic. Magic also prominently features psychic powers as one of its major benefits. Also, magic isn't even a power it is a source of powers. The gift of magic is useless until you will it into a superpower.

Edit: All superpowers come with a price. In most fiction people who overuse psychic powers start bleeding from the eyes and nose and risk their head exploding, people who overuse supernatural strength tend to start tearing muscle and breaking bones, people who overuse elemental powers start to freeze or combust or crumble. Not to mention general fatigue as it takes energy from your body.