I’ll never forget that dreadful day when my world of magic came crashing down.

I was just a kid, wide-eyed with wonder, believing Santa and the Tooth Fairy filled my life with joy.

Those mysterious presents under the tree, the cute toys swapped for my fallen teeth–abundant proof of their magic existence.

Then, a so-called friend—a sneaky undercover terrorist of my magic world—dropped the “H Bomb”: 

Santa wasn’t real. 

I laughed it off, of course!

But I had the bad idea of double-checking it with my mum. 

She pulled a sorrowful expression, grabbed my hands, and confessed it all! 

Tears of despair and disbelief replaced my childhood magic with gloom. I can still hear my friend’s diabolical laughter reverberating in my mind

Later on in my life’s journey, another friend introduced me a book: Trialogues at the Edge of the West. 

In it, 3 scholars––Ralph Abraham, Terence McKenna, and Rupert Sheldrake––propose three logical principles for the existence of magic beings in the real world.

I wish I had known then, what I’m going to share with you now!

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1. Magic Beings as Rare, Physical Creatures Waiting to Be Discovered

What if magic beings like the Loch Ness Monster or the Yeti aren’t just myths but rare, physical creatures hiding beyond our current understanding? 

This first possibility suggests that these entities could exist in the uncharted corners of our world, much like the coelacanth—a “living fossil” fish thought extinct until it was rediscovered in 1938.

Think about it: 80% of the oceans remain unexplored, leaving plenty of room for creatures like the Kraken to thrive. 

And deep space? That’s almost 100% uncharted territory, ripe for the existence of space-faring civilizations or otherworldly beings. Just because we haven’t found them yet doesn’t mean they’re not out there. 

As our knowledge expands, what we now call “myth” could one day become zoological fact. Imagine watching a National Geographic documentary about a community of Yetis living in the Himalayas—it would be spectacular!

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2. Magic Beings as Autonomous Fragments of Our Minds

Here’s where things get mind-blowing. 

The second possibility, inspired by Carl Jung, suggests that magic beings are autonomous fragments of psychic energy—thoughts or ideas that take on a life of their own. 

Once conceived, these entities escape the control of our ego and act independently.

Creative folks surely relate to this. Ever started writing a story only to have your characters veer off in unexpected directions, dragging you into uncharted territory? 

It’s as if they have a mind of their own. 

This premise implies that we all have a bit of “god-like” power, creating beings with their own consciousness. 

It’s both awe-inspiring and a little terrifying to think that our imagination could give life to fairies, elves, or even trolls—entities that exist beyond our original intentions.

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3. Magic Beings as Non-Physical, Autonomous Entities

The third and most spiritual possibility is that magic beings exist independently of human perception, requiring no physical form as we understand it. 

To perceive them, you might need an above-average sensitivity—think shamans or highly intuitive individuals. 

But here’s the twist: these beings might not look like the fairies and naiads of storybooks. Instead, they could be the essence of nature itself.

A forest, with its unique ecosystem, might be the embodiment of elves or dwarfs. A waterfall could be the naiad herself, not just her habitat. 

When we’re mesmerized by a breathtaking landscape, struggling to capture its beauty in photos, that indescribable essence might be the magic beings themselves. 

Fairies and naiads emerge from the beauty of nature, while ominous landscapes might reveal trolls and orcs. 

And when we devastate the planet, we’re not just destroying ecosystems—we’re slaying fairies and creating orcs, much like Saruman in The Lord of the Rings. 

This perspective reminds us that magic is tied to the health of our natural world.

So, the next time you marvel at a sunset or feel a sense of wonder in a forest, remember: the magic you’re seeking is closer than you think.

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