Question: I'm an ardent physicalist with a belief in the importance of the partial reduction of theories to physicalism. I have on occasion had discussions with philosophers here who challenge the existence of the natural/supernatural dichotomy, or in some way endorse supernaturalism. My question is directed at those who know something about theology and supernaturalism. Thus, despite ontologically rejecting supernaturalism and magic myself, I'm curious about the metaphysical presuppositions of others that entail belief.

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(In response to comments: Naturalism for me is everything conveyed by an athiestic conception of a pluralism of sciences with partial reduction of theory with pragmatic criteria for the distinction of pseudoscience that takes a middle ground between realism and instrumentalism. Supernaturalism is therefore any ontological category outside of this.)  

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**Simply put, for philosophical positions (even of non-Western schools) that accept supernaturalism, does acceptance metaphysically necessitate 'magic' as a category?**

My sense is modern theologians accept 'miracles', but reject 'magic' based on my own discussions with those who profess the [Book of Concord](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Concord) as a faithful characterization of Christian doctrine. But theology and supernaturalism is much broader than being a confessional Lutheran, so any relevant perspective, including historical philosophy such as the text of [Mauro Allegranza's link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_magic) is of interest.

Answer: 
The range of supernaturalism is much broader and more general than the religious doctrines contained in the Book of Concord. Taking the definitions from [wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural#Magic) (emphasis J.W.):

* The **supernatural** is phenomena or entities that are not subject to the laws of nature. […] The term is attributed to non-physical entities, such as angels, demons, gods, and spirits. It also includes claimed abilities embodied in or provided by such beings, including magic, telekinesis, levitation, precognition, and extrasensory perception.
* The philosophy of **naturalism** contends that nothing exists beyond the natural world, and as such approaches supernatural claims with skepticism.
* **Magic** or sorcery is the use of rituals, symbols, actions, gestures, or language with the aim of utilizing supernatural forces.

Hence Magic presupposes the existence of supernatural entities and forces. From a logical point of view the opposite relation does not hold. Because one may believe in the existence of supernatural entities but assume that we cannot influence them.
There is no such thing as supernatural. Everything that exists is natural.

Magic comes in two flavours:

* Entertainment magic creates an *illusion* of something impossible.
* "Real" magic is nothing but advanced technology that only looks impossible to an uneducated observer.