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Legendary carpet used for transportation
A magic carpet, also called a flying carpet, is a legendary carpet and common trope in fantasy fiction. It is typically used as a form of transportation
Magic_carpet
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up magic carpet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A magic carpet is a mythological flying (or "teleporting") rug. Magic carpet may also refer to:
Magic_Carpet
Repatriation of over eight million American military personnel after WWII
Operation Magic Carpet was the post–World War II operation by the U.S. War Shipping Administration (WSA) to repatriate over eight million American military
Operation_Magic_Carpet
1951 film by Lew Landers
The Magic Carpet is a 1951 American SuperCinecolor adventure film directed by Lew Landers, written by David Mathews and starring stars Lucille Ball, John
The_Magic_Carpet
Topics referred to by the same term
Magic Carpet Ride may refer to: "Magic Carpet Ride" (Steppenwolf song), 1968 "Magic Carpet Ride" (Mighty Dub Katz song), 1995 "Magic Carpet Ride" (Gabriella
Magic_Carpet_Ride
1994 video game
Magic Carpet is a 3D flying video game developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts in 1994 for MS-DOS, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn
Magic_Carpet_(video_game)
1968 single by Steppenwolf
"Magic Carpet Ride" is a rock song written by John Kay and Rushton Moreve from the Canadian-American hard rock band Steppenwolf. The song was initially
Magic Carpet Ride (Steppenwolf song)
Magic_Carpet_Ride_(Steppenwolf_song)
the 2019 film, Abu is depicted as a tufted capuchin. The Magic Carpet is a sentient carpet that Aladdin finds in the Cave of Wonders' treasure room.
List of Disney's Aladdin characters
List_of_Disney's_Aladdin_characters
1995 video game
Magic Carpet 2: The Netherworlds is a 1995 video game, the sequel to the Magic Carpet. It was developed by Bullfrog and published by Electronic Arts.
Magic_Carpet_2
Ride type in Disney theme parks
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a ride in the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World. It is based on the 1992 film, Aladdin. It is similar to the Dumbo the
The_Magic_Carpets_of_Aladdin
1995 single by Mighty Dub Katz
"Magic Carpet Ride" is a song by British duo Mighty Dub Katz, which consisted of DJ, musician and record producer Norman Cook and his former flatmate Gareth
Magic Carpet Ride (Mighty Dub Katz song)
Magic_Carpet_Ride_(Mighty_Dub_Katz_song)
1948–1950 transfer of Yemeni Jews to Israel
Operation Magic Carpet is the widely known nickname for Operation On Wings of Eagles (Hebrew: כנפי נשרים Kanfe Nesharim), which was conducted by Israel
Operation Magic Carpet (Yemen)
Operation_Magic_Carpet_(Yemen)
2005 Turkish film
Magic Carpet Ride (A.K.A.: Organized Jobs; Turkish: Organize İşler) is a 2005 Turkish comedy film, written and directed by Yılmaz Erdoğan, about a small-time
Magic_Carpet_Ride_(film)
American pulp magazine (1930–1934)
Oriental Stories, later retitled The Magic Carpet Magazine, was an American pulp magazine published by Popular Fiction and edited by Farnsworth Wright
Oriental_Stories
Textile floor covering
A carpet or rug is a textile floor covering that typically consists of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. In Europe, the pile was traditionally
Carpet
English pop singer (born 1943)
Ventures as The Cruel Sea. This was followed by a George Martin creation, "Magic Carpet", in which an echo-laden piano played the melody alongside Maxfield's
Billy_J._Kramer
Bronze sculpture
117°16′56.95″W / 33.0189611°N 117.2824861°W / 33.0189611; -117.2824861 Magic Carpet Ride is the official name of a 6-foot (1.8 m) high bronze sculpture (2007)
Cardiff_Kook
British video game developer
and is also well known for titles such as Theme Park, Theme Hospital, Magic Carpet, Syndicate and Dungeon Keeper. Bullfrog's name was derived from an ornament
Bullfrog_Productions
American aviation entrepreneur (1914–1985)
rapid growth following World War II. In that role he directed Operation Magic Carpet, the 1949–1950 airlift that carried tens of thousands of Yemenite Jews
James_Wooten
Fictional character from the 1992 Disney film Aladdin
Although initially unimpressed, Jasmine is charmed after joining him on a magic carpet ride, at the end of which she discovers that the prince is, in fact,
Jasmine_(Aladdin)
Canadian actress, singer-songwriter (born 1979)
her first EP, The Live Sessions EP. In 2009 she released her next EP, Magic Carpet Ride. In May 2010, David released the single "Hypnotize", alongside three
Karen_David
Comic strip and character by Alfredo Alcala
existed. Voltar was first published in the United States by debuting in Magic Carpet #1 (1977) and then in Warren's comic magazine The Rook in 1980, after
Voltar_(comics)
Magic Carpet was a pioneering British psychedelic folk band of musicians that first appeared in the early 1970s. The band members were Clem Alford, sitar;
Magic_Carpet_(band)
1968 studio album by Steppenwolf
Records. The album contains one of Steppenwolf's most famous songs, "Magic Carpet Ride". The background of the original ABC LP cover was a shiny "foil"
The_Second
Book by Tony Abbott
elementary school-age children. The first book, The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet, was published on June 1, 1999. On October 1, 2010, the final book of
The_Secrets_of_Droon
Yorktown-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
additional berthing facilities, then began a series of three Operation Magic Carpet voyages to Europe, bringing home more than 10,000 veterans in her final
USS_Enterprise_(CV-6)
Film by Guy Ritchie
Jafar and jumps onto the magic carpet. Jafar then uses a sand twister to recapture Aladdin and Jasmine and destroy the magic carpet. As Jafar holds Jasmine
Aladdin_(2019_film)
March 2022. "Magic Carpet". IGN. j2 Global. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022. Deci, T. J. "Magic Carpet". AllGame. All
List of Bullfrog Productions games
List_of_Bullfrog_Productions_games
28th volume of the Asterix comic book series
Asterix and the Magic Carpet is the twenty-eighth volume of the Asterix comic book series by René Goscinny (stories) and Albert Uderzo (illustrations)
Asterix_and_the_Magic_Carpet
1904 fantasy novel by E. Nesbit
carpet is a magic one that will grant them three wishes a day. The five children go on many adventures, which eventually wear out their magic carpet.
The_Phoenix_and_the_Carpet
Amusement ride
The Ali Baba (or magic carpet) is a type of amusement ride consisting of a stationary horizontal gondola with a 360 degree swinging pendulum. A single
Ali_Baba_(ride)
film producer, author and social advocate. He is the founder and CEO of Magic Carpet Studios (founded in 2017) and Imaginarium Creative Global (established
Ferdinand_Ladi_Adimefe
American author and journalist (1911–2016)
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee to report on Operation Magic Carpet, the airlift of some 49,000 Yemenite Jews to the newly established state
Ruth_Gruber
Phrase used to remember the planets of the Solar System
and the newly demoted Pluto. On February 22, 2008, "My Very Exciting Magic Carpet Just Sailed Under Nine Palace Elephants", coined by 10-year-old Maryn
Planetary_mnemonic
American actress
the University of Miami, Pflug hosted a weekly radio show called "The Magic Carpet", where she was the storyteller. Following that, for four years she hosted
Jo_Ann_Pflug
American rock musician (born 1944)
Steppenwolf had international success with songs such as "Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride", "Monster", "The Pusher", and "Rock Me". Kay recorded both as a
John_Kay_(musician)
Type of cable transport for snow sports
moving sidewalk to transport skiers. It is sometimes referred to as magic carpet. At the top, the belt pushes the passengers onto the snow and they slide
Surface_lift
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
as a transport, bringing troops home from Europe as part of Operation Magic Carpet. Like many of her sister ships, she was decommissioned shortly after
USS_Lake_Champlain_(CV-39)
British actress, presenter, writer, and curator
Agha was cast in the Polka Theatre children's production of Operation Magic Carpet and made her television debut with a guest appearance in a season 5 episode
Sarah_Agha
1997 American drama film
dull existence by means of any one of a number of creative ways - a magic carpet she tries to fly off the roof, on board a flying saucer she anxiously
Digging_to_China
Flowering plant in the family Rosaceae
'Candlelight' 'Dart's Red' Golden Princess = ‘Lisp’ bred by Peter Catt. Magic Carpet = ‘Walbuma’ 'Nana' S. japonica has been used as traditional medicine
Spiraea_japonica
Edge-class cruise ship
first Celebrity ship to be equipped with what the cruise line dubs the "Magic Carpet," a tangerine glass-sheltered platform that protrudes and is suspended
Celebrity_Edge
English television series, 1965–1977
The Magic Roundabout is an English-language children's programme that ran on BBC Television from 1965 to 1977. It used the footage of the French stop
The_Magic_Roundabout
1992 animated Disney film
him to touch only the lamp. Aladdin finds both the lamp and a flying magic carpet inside, but Abu grabs a large jewel and triggers a cave-in. They flee
Aladdin_(1992_Disney_film)
City in California, United States
Vicory. Manchester Reserve is great for nature walk and light hiking. Magic Carpet Ride, affectionately known by Encinitas locals as the Cardiff Kook, is
Encinitas,_California
Egyptian-born Canadian actor (born 1991)
1, 2019 'I followed my dream': Canadian Aladdin star Mena Massoud's magic carpet ride to stardom, CBC News, May 24, 2019, retrieved June 25, 2019 Wong
Mena_Massoud
Topics referred to by the same term
Magic carpet (disambiguation) The Magic Cauldron (disambiguation) The Magic Christian (disambiguation) The Magic of Christmas (disambiguation) Magic circle
Magic
Canadian–American rock group
were Top 40 hits, including three top 10 successes: "Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride", and "Rock Me". Steppenwolf enjoyed worldwide success from 1968
Steppenwolf_(band)
(see Asterix and the Normans, Asterix the Gladiator, Asterix and the Magic Carpet, The Mansions of the Gods, and Asterix and the Secret Weapon). He loves
List_of_Asterix_characters
British ska band
1996, the band officially changed their band name to "Crunch!", with "Magic Carpet" being released under the name. Singles Studio album 1990: Crunch! The
Madness_(band)
Malay shaman and traditional medicine practitioner
hands while shouting takbir. Then, his three male assistants sat on the "magic carpet" and using a number of "magical artifacts" such as a walking stick, a
Bomoh
Year-round resort in Québec, Canada
gondola), 6 detachable quadruple chairlifts, 2 fixed chairlifts, and 3 magic carpets. An open-air gondola, or cabriolet lift, is used to transport skiers
Mont_Tremblant_Resort
American actor and filmmaker (born 1991)
Year Title Role Notes 2020 A Fall from Grace Jordan Bryant 2023 Magic Carpet Rides Leo 2024 This Is Me... Now: A Love Story The Cynic
Matthew_Law
Two-seat home-build light aircraft
found in the Sun 'n Fun Museum. Wittman developed the C-85 powered "Flying Carpet" in 1953, later renaming it to the "Tailwind". In 1953, the Tailwind became
Wittman_Tailwind
American publishing firm
Voyager Books/Libros Viajeros, Harcourt Paperbacks, Odyssey Classics, and Magic Carpet Books. Harcourt's adult books division was one of the most historic of
Harcourt_(publisher)
1992 video game
popular clones of the era. It is composed of: Cosmos Cop, Adam & Eve, Magic Carpet 1001, Balloon Monster, Porter, and Bookyman. These titles were all previously
Caltron_6_in_1
Jewish ethnic group
the vast majority of Yemenite Jews emigrated to Israel in Operation Magic Carpet between June 1949 and September 1950. Most Yemenite Jews now live in
Yemenite_Jews
Passenger cruise ship launched in 2021
fitted with the Magic Carpet tender dock, designed to prevent hull collisions while anchored offshore. While sailing, the Magic Carpet is equipped with
Celebrity_Beyond
2023 animated television special on Disney+
water. The princesses split up. Ariel and Moana set off to find the Magic Carpet while Snow White, Tiana and Rapunzel head to the Dark Forest to find
Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest
Lego_Disney_Princess:_The_Castle_Quest
Canadian musician (1945–2017)
needed] On April 30, 2010, for the weekend of his 65th birthday, his band 'Magic Carpet Ride' headlined the recently opened Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle including
Goldy_McJohn
Type of carpet made in the Arab world
be used. Aladdin's magic carpet is an Arabian rug that is featured prominently in Arab culture and also inspired The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Margaryan
Arabian_carpet
eventually replaced with Nick St. Nicholas. The album's single was "Magic Carpet Ride" which reached number 3 on Billboard. The band's third album, At
Steppenwolf_discography
1918–1970 kingdom in northwestern Yemen
were Afro-Arabs, and a small portion were Yemeni Jews before Operation Magic Carpet (1949–1950) evacuated most of the Yemeni Jews to the new state of Israel
Kingdom_of_Yemen
Broadway musical, based on the 1992 animated Disney film
"There's a carpet, but not much magic in Aladdin". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved December 13, 2013. "Aladdin's carpet ride is missing some magic: review"
Aladdin_(2011_musical)
Short story by Robert E. Howard
short story by American writer Robert E. Howard, first published in The Magic Carpet Magazine, January 1934. The story introduces the character of Red Sonya
The_Shadow_of_the_Vulture
Type of tennis court
(PDF) ITF. Retrieved 27 March 2020. Simon O'Hagan (27 April 1996). "A magic carpet ride for Henman". The Independent. Retrieved 10 September 2016. "La ATP
Carpet_court
Theme park in Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 18 November 2012. Marden, Duane. "Magic Carpet / 疯狂魔毯 (Happy Valley)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 18 November
Happy_Valley_Chengdu
from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2021. "The Magic Carpet". TCM. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved March
List of Lucille Ball performances
List_of_Lucille_Ball_performances
Fast battleship of the United States Navy
Japan in August, she carried American personnel home during Operation Magic Carpet. North Carolina operated briefly off the east coast of the United States
USS_North_Carolina_(BB-55)
(McMullen Airways)". Airline History. Retrieved December 12, 2019. "Magic Carpet Air". Airline History. Retrieved December 12, 2019. "Main Flying Services"
List of defunct airlines of the United States (J–P)
List_of_defunct_airlines_of_the_United_States_(J–P)
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
Pacific voyage. Departing 21 November, to participate in operation "Magic Carpet," the return of Pacific veterans, she sailed via Pearl Harbor to Sasebo
USS_Hinsdale
Fictional character
humorous stings, inappropriate life lessons, and outright punch lines. When Magic Carpet Magazine opened up as a companion to Weird Tales, Howard took some of
Sailor_Steve_Costigan
Fast battleship of the United States Navy
bombardments of coastal industrial targets. Alabama assisted in Operation Magic Carpet after the war, carrying some 700 men home from the former war zone. She
USS_Alabama_(BB-60)
The Magic Carpet Bus is a local bus service in Enfield, Connecticut. The system operates two routes in downtown Enfield and provides transfer to CT Transit
Magic_Carpet_Bus
Animated children's television series
series where he, Kipper, and Tiger have had many adventures together. The Magic Frog (voiced by Chris Lang) is a magical frog who Kipper met and encountered
Kipper_(TV_series)
1990 fantasy novel by Diana Wynne Jones
young carpet salesman from Zanzib, who daydreams constantly about being a stolen prince. One day a strange traveler comes to his stand to sell a magic carpet
Castle_in_the_Air_(novel)
1997 video game
Bullfrog games, including Magic Carpet, Power Monger, and Populous. An aquatic-based incarnation of Creation became Magic Carpet, and the final incarnation
Creation_(video_game)
Planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus
NGC 7027, also known as the Jewel Bug Nebula or the Magic Carpet Nebula, is a very young and dense planetary nebula located around 3,000 light-years (920
NGC_7027
Mawhinney & Eric McConnell April 17, 2000 (2000-04-17) "Max and the Magic Carpet" Bob Carrau Follow the Leader: While playing a game of "Following the
List_of_Dragon_Tales_episodes
2019 film by Gail Mancuso
2019. Anthony D'Alessandro (May 26, 2019). "'Aladdin' Memorial Day Magic Carpet Ride Soars Higher With $112M+ Opening – Sunday AM Update". Deadline Hollywood
A_Dog's_Journey_(film)
Repatriation criteria used by US Army
United States for discharge from military service as part of Operation Magic Carpet. This system was referred to as "The Point System" by U.S. soldiers.
Adjusted_Service_Rating_Score
British comedian and actor (born 1982)
Mighty Boosh name, but revealed that his friend was actually Spanish. The magic carpet finale of the Mighty Boosh Live stageshow. March 2006 The Mighty Boosh
Michael_Fielding
1970 live album by Steppenwolf
Records, it contains Steppenwolf's well-known hits: "Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride" and "The Pusher", as well as most of the songs from Monster, including
Steppenwolf_Live
Disney media franchise
control of the genie before Aladdin does. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, a Dumbo the Flying Elephant-like ride (Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort; and
Aladdin_(franchise)
Theater-in-the-round attraction
Telephone Association of Canada Magic Carpet 'Round the World 1974 Magic Kingdom 21 Monsanto America the Beautiful 1975 Magic Kingdom Monsanto Version of
Circle-Vision_360°
Ski area and amusement park in Tennessee
Mount Harrison, where there is a scenic overlook. The final lift is a magic carpet that provides access to the top of the tubing hill. The aerial tramway
Ober_Mountain
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
United States for repairs. After the war she took part in Operation Magic Carpet, returning troops to the U.S. and was then placed in reserve in 1946
USS_Hornet_(CV-12)
IMAX Magic Carpet is a large format film system, using two IMAX 15/70 mm film format projectors. One of the projectors projects onto a screen in front
IMAX_Magic_Carpet
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
Far East on her first "Magic Carpet" run carrying US Army Air Corps units from Okinawa to Seattle. Detached from "Magic Carpet" duty in August 1946, Randall
USS_Randall
American author, broadcaster and traveler (1892–1981)
voice-over for numerous short subject film series, including Lowell Thomas' Magic Carpet of Movietone and Going Places with Lowell Thomas. Thomas went into business
Lowell_Thomas
2015. It's Easy To Get Carried Away With Bullfrog's Beautiful MAGIC CARPET "Magic Carpet Review". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 82. May 1996. p. 32. "Every
List of Electronic Arts games: 1983–1999
List_of_Electronic_Arts_games:_1983–1999
WWII-era fast battleship of the United States Navy
she was refitted to serve as a troop transport as part of Operation Magic Carpet, carrying a group of over 1,600 soldiers home from Britain. She was thereafter
USS_Washington_(BB-56)
American musician (1948–1981)
the band, a technique exemplified on the hit he co-wrote with Kay, "Magic Carpet Ride". Moreve's early influence was essential in creating the unique
Rushton_Moreve
American WWII-era heavy cruiser
assisted in the repatriation of American military personnel under Operation Magic Carpet. After returning to the United States, she was decommissioned and placed
USS_Wichita_(CA-45)
directed the live bits, including camp cameos by Vanna White, Elvira and Magic Johnson. Rock 'n' roll songs have been licensed and will be woven into each
List of Mario television episodes
List_of_Mario_television_episodes
investigating of their own to respect a friend's last wish for justice. 46 23 "Magic Carpet Fred" Robert Duncan McNeill Gary Scott Thompson May 9, 2005 (2005-05-09)
List_of_Las_Vegas_episodes
join forces with Jafar to change the laws of magic. Amara then escapes with Cyrus and Alice on a magic carpet to the White Rabbit's house where she heals
List of Once Upon a Time characters
List_of_Once_Upon_a_Time_characters
Lexington-class aircraft carrier
States after the Japanese surrender in August, as a part of Operation Magic Carpet. In mid-1946, the ship was a target for nuclear weapon tests during Operation
USS_Saratoga_(CV-3)
American light aircraft demonstrator
aerodynamics and materials. The marketing name of XMC stood for "Experimental Magic Carpet", with the single test aircraft designated Cessna 1014 and later 1034
Cessna_XMC
American poet and editor
edited a short-lived companion magazine, Oriental Stories (later renamed Magic Carpet Magazine) which lasted from 1930 to 1934. Wright (nicknamed "Plato" by
Farnsworth_Wright
MAGIC CARPET
MAGIC CARPET
Boy/Male
Norse
A mythical magic boar.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Magic, Flower
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
A Kind of Flowering Tree
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Miracle; Magic; Divine
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Magic flower
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
A Rose; Magic; Flower
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun
Dawn; Sunrise; Witchcraft; Magic
Girl/Female
Norse
Odin's magic ring.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Magic
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Dancer with the Magic Bowl
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Net of Indra; Magic
Girl/Female
Indian
Magic, Flower
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Glorious
Girl/Female
Indian, Modern, Tamil
Spirituality; Magic and Mysticism
Boy/Male
Arabic
Servant of the glorious one.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, French
Nobility of Faith; Magic
Female
Arthurian
, a magic maiden ("sorceress").
Boy/Male
Indian, Modern
Magic
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Net of Indra; Magic
Girl/Female
Hindu
Magic
MAGIC CARPET
MAGIC CARPET
Girl/Female
Tamil
Lamp (Celebrity Name: Tamil superstar Surya)
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Leader; Old
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Abigail, ABIGALE means "father rejoices."
Boy/Male
Greek American
A bird that built its own pyre and then was reborn from the ashes.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Bussey (see Busey).
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Grace
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian
Dream
Girl/Female
Indian, Malayalam
Enchantress
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the medieval female personal name Cat(e)let, a pet form of Catlin.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Delicate; Fine; Soft; Slender; Slim
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n.
Impishness; magic.
a.
Pertaining to, or obtained from, apples; as, malic acid.
n.
A divine work; a miracle; hence, magic; sorcery.
a.
A comprehensive name for all of the pretended arts which claim to produce effects by the assistance of supernatural beings, or departed spirits, or by a mastery of secret forces in nature attained by a study of occult science, including enchantment, conjuration, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, incantation, etc.
n.
Impotence caused by magic or charms.
n.
In later or modern magic, that species of magic in which effects are claimed to be produced by supernatural agency, in distinction from natural magic.
n.
The act or art of performing something wonderful; magic; legerdemain.
n.
Power or effect of magic; that which is wrought by magic; enchantment.
n.
Necromancy; magic.
n.
The practice of magic; enchantment.
n.
A kind of magic lantern.
adv.
In a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic.
n.
The character or practices o/ wizards; sorcery; magic.
n.
A salt of malic acid.
a.
Alt. of Magical
n.
Magic in which the aid of demons is invoked; black or infernal magic.
n.
The black art; magic.
n.
Witchcraft; magic; a spell.
n. pl.
A caste of priests, philosophers, and magicians, among the ancient Persians; hence, any holy men or sages of the East.