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Drawing power from amulet around one from South Africa? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

charisma

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'drawing power' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for charisma that I've seen before include "Amish car (anag.)" , "Personal magnetism and appeal" , "Personal magnetism -- archaism (anag)" , "something that fascinates many" , "magnetic quality" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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