A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well.

VOA: special.2010.05.23

and tamed them with the magic trick of staring into all their yellow eyes with out blinking once.

VOA: special.2009.10.05

Lyricist Johnny Mercer was one of the world's most prolific composers, turning out more than 1,500 songs, including a classic he co-wrote with Harold Arlen, "That Old Black Magic."

VOA: standard.2010.04.12