Sentence examples for magic lay from inspiring English sources

Much of the Band's early magic lay in their rejection of clearly defined roles.

Its magic lay in its marriage of brass and piano, of rasping percussion, of the warmth of Ferrer's voice.

The magic lay not in street performers but in the scores of people draped around the fountain's stepped bowl.

"The closer you got to him, the more you realized that his magic lay in his effect on others rather than in any specific policies.

He also knew where a performer's special magic lay, and he had a deft, pen-and-ink style of portrait sketching.

The dance was governed by the idea that her back was turned to the audience throughout; the magic lay in her spine's fluidity.

One of the secrets of Miami -- the Magic City -- is that behind the "magic" lies illusion -- meaning what you see is not how it appears -- this is a city of smoke and mirrors -- Nassie's known that from the get-go --and that's a hustle -- and that's exactly what makes Notorious Nastie a Miami legend.

My magic lies in the people ties.

What magic lies in the number 10,000?

The magic lies in when, and just how much.

This is where the project's magic lies – and also its danger.