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Spells cast without the aid of a wand is considered Wandless magic. It takes a disciplined witch or wizard to effectively use it, as this type of magic tends to be volatile. Sometimes, specific hand gestures focus the power of the spell and guide it to the target. Wandless magic is also more difficult than using a wand and more tiring - so the more difficult the spell, the harder it is to cast without a wand.

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  • Wandless magic
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  • Spells cast without the aid of a wand is considered Wandless magic. It takes a disciplined witch or wizard to effectively use it, as this type of magic tends to be volatile. Sometimes, specific hand gestures focus the power of the spell and guide it to the target. Wandless magic is also more difficult than using a wand and more tiring - so the more difficult the spell, the harder it is to cast without a wand.
  • Witches and wizards used wands to channel magic, thus making the effects of spells more accurate and potent. Only the most powerful and disciplined wizards and witches were able to perform advanced wandless magic reliably. Transfiguration and charms were particularly difficult to carry out without a wand. However, the wand was a European invention, and some cultures traditionally did not rely upon wands for performing magic.
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  • Spells cast without the aid of a wand is considered Wandless magic. It takes a disciplined witch or wizard to effectively use it, as this type of magic tends to be volatile. Sometimes, specific hand gestures focus the power of the spell and guide it to the target. Wandless magic is also more difficult than using a wand and more tiring - so the more difficult the spell, the harder it is to cast without a wand. This magic can be particularly volatile, and can only be used effectively by powerful and disciplined wizards and witches. Sometimes, specific hand gestures focus the power of the spell and guide it to the target. It is distinct from underage magic, in which children under the age of eleven, who have no wands, sometimes use magic. On most of these occasions, the children have no control over their abilities, and will unintentionally use magic when upset or in danger.
  • Witches and wizards used wands to channel magic, thus making the effects of spells more accurate and potent. Only the most powerful and disciplined wizards and witches were able to perform advanced wandless magic reliably. Transfiguration and charms were particularly difficult to carry out without a wand. However, the wand was a European invention, and some cultures traditionally did not rely upon wands for performing magic. Native American witches and wizards traditionally practised wandless magic. African witches and wizards also historically practised wandless magic, and continued to use it to cast many spells even after adopting the wand in the 20th century.
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