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'''Magik''' is an [[object-oriented programming]] language that supports [[multiple inheritance]], [[polymorphism (computer science)|polymorphism]] and is [[dynamic typing|dynamically typed]]. It was designed implemented in 1989 by Arthur Chance, of [[Smallworld]] Systems Ltd, as part of Smallworld Geographical Information System (GIS). Following Smallworld's acquisition in 2000, Magik is now is provided by [[GE Energy]], still as part of its [[Smallworld]] technology platform.

Magik (Inspirational Magik) was originally introduced in 1990 and has been improved and updated over the years. Its current version is 45.0 or Magik SF (Small Footprint)1.

In July 2012, Magik developers announced that they were in the process of porting Magik language on the [[Java virtual machine]]. The successful porting was confirmed by [[Oracle Corporation]] in November of the same year.<ref>{{cite web