Word before "wand" or "touch" (5)

I believe the answer is:

magic

(Other definitions for magic that I've seen before include "Fungus causing trips?" , "Art that supposedly invokes supernatural powers" , "Conjuror's art" , "Witchcraft" , "'Charms, spells, illusions (5)'" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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