Why do they call them 'magic markers'? What makes them different from regular markers?

Answer 1

cause they are magic, duh!!

Answer 2

I may date myself here, but we called them Magic Markers lonnnnng before the color-change variety were available. The other alternative at that point was wax crayons, a.k.a. Crayolas. I seem to recall something about a Magic Marker (which was originally a permanent marker only) being advertised to "write on any surface, like magic!" It's a brand name, but one that has come to be used in the generic sense like Kleenex, Thermos, Scotch tape, etc.

Answer 3

Some people say those pens that are erasable are magic.Those kinds are like clear markers that shows up in different places.Aren't even real magic.

Answer 4

"Magic Marker" and "Sharpie" are both brand names used for medium-tip markers in Canada and the United States of America, however "Magic Markers" are slightly different as they use inks that change colour. Sharpie, in particular, is often used to refer to medium-tip permanent markers used for labeling. Markers have also been considered good tools for pottery. Sharpie is also used in New Zealand.

Answer 5

okay, so let's say you write with a blue marker and then you go over it with the white magic marker (which usually comes with the pack of colored magic markers) and it changes color (i.e. from blue to green)

Answer 6

they call them magic markers because thay make different colors and you dont even have to switrch markers

Answer 7

The name was picked by marketing executives to get the customers excited about the product.

Wonderbread's not wonderful, right?

Answer 8

I dont have an answer but it is a darn good question

Answer 9

its just a brand name