RpNation

Here is a small lesson in logic.


when a particular characteristic only exists in one group, it defines said group. 

Definition of Fantasy:


imagination, especially when extravagant and unrestrained.


*Trollface*


But, really. This is Fantasy:


Fantasy is a fiction genre that uses magic or other supernatural elements as a main plot element, theme, or setting.


Note that:


"Magic or other supernatural elements"


Not and, but or. As in: It doesn't have to be.

"Other supernatural elements" what's the distinction of that and magic, may I ask? 

Before I proceed to explain:


Definition of Supernatural:


of, relating to, or being above or beyond what is natural; unexplainableby natural law or phenomena; abnormal.


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Therefore "Supernatural elements," relates to something non-magical, yet above nature.


Definition of Magic:


the art of producing a desired effect or result through the use ofincantation or various other techniques that presumably assure 


human control of supernatural agencies or the forces of nature.


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NOTE: It says "presumably assure control of supernatural."


As in, it will control supernatural elements.


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To sum it up:
Magic is: the ability to control supernatural elements.


Supernatural is: above normal natural law or phenomena; abnormal.


Thus Fantasy can have Supernatural elements, but doesn't have to have Magic.


Duh.

However, at defintion does not encompass everything magic is.