What are the best science fiction magic books?

Yes, they can be classified as science fiction. They often involve elements of time travel and adventure in fantastical settings.

One of the best is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It's full of amazing magic, from spells to magical creatures. The world - building is so immersive that it has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.

One of the best is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It takes us to a magical world full of wizards, witches, and magical creatures. Another great one is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. Although it's more of a high - fantasy with magic as an important element. And 'A Wizard of Earthsea' by Ursula K. Le Guin is also a classic in magic fiction, which tells the story of a young wizard's journey of self - discovery.

Definitely check out 'The City & The City' by China Miéville. It has a strange, almost magical concept of two cities that exist in the same physical space but are perceived separately. And 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson has some elements that could be considered magic in a very high - tech, science - fictiony world. It's a very creative and thought - provoking book.

In 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell', magic is more of a natural force that has rules and laws, much like how science has principles. The magicians in the book study ancient texts and perform rituals to harness the power of magic. It's not as free - form as in some pure fantasy, but rather has a structured way of working, which gives it a science - fiction - like feel.

A great magic science fiction book also has a thought - provoking theme. It might explore questions about power, morality, and the relationship between the natural and the supernatural. In 'The Prestige' by Christopher Priest, the themes of sacrifice and the limits of science and magic are deeply explored through the story of two rival magicians.

Well, for 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson, the highlight is its blend of cyberpunk and a kind of post - apocalyptic world with a touch of magic in the form of ancient Sumerian language and mythology. It's a wild ride through a future where the virtual and physical worlds are intertwined in strange ways.

One of the great magic science fiction books is 'A Wizard of Earthsea' by Ursula K. Le Guin. It combines elements of magic and a unique world - building. Another is 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' which is set in an alternate England where magic returns. And 'The Magicians' by Lev Grossman is also a great one, it follows a group of students learning magic in a magical school with a lot of science - fictiony twists.

One great example is 'The Magicians' by Lev Grossman. It combines elements of magic and a coming - of - age story within a science - fictional framework. The characters study magic in a school much like Hogwarts but with a darker and more complex undertone that is characteristic of science fiction.

One great magic science fiction book is 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke. It combines the world of magic with the setting of early 19th - century England in a very detailed and fascinating way.