Rochelle Moore "Magic" or "Magick" - the Difference (is Using the Word "Magick" the Waste of a Good "k"?

Rochelle We've all see groups and books with titles "Magick". We've read authors that seemed determined to convince us that "magic" and "magick" were completely different things (Aleister Crowley). We've met and read people who simply insist that they is no difference between the two. I'll try to explain just want the difference between "magick" and "magic" is as well as what "majik", "majick", "magik", etc. are. and would like your feedback.
Why do we spell "magic" like "magick"?:
- Because "magick" was how it was once spelled
In the days of yore when Old English was the used language e.g Shakesperean English the word used was Majik, Magick and this has transferred into our language of today. A lot of pagans prefer to keep to the olden language in both spelling, craft practices, rituals and rhyme. Is this the reason?
. Because Crowley told us to spell it that way in order to differentiate between stage magic and our type of real witchcraft ?
I know a lot of Wicca is based on the teachings from the Golden Dawn and Crowley's writings, but since when is he the end-all-be-all of Wiccan teachers? (The reason I say "Wiccan" is because it is mainly Neo-Wiccans that you find clinging to the differentiated spellings of "magic".) However, for reference and the sake of debate, Gerald Gardner used "magic" in his works. So, why do some Neo-Wiccans ignore him and go straight to Crowley?
Why did Crowley insisted on spelling it this way?
In addition to differentiating from stage magic, Crowley's reasoning was as follows (from Wicca for the Rest of Us - http://wicca.timerift.net/magic.shtml):
"Conversely, Crowley also gave reasons why he changed the word by adding a "k", such as the mystical significance of the numbers 6 (the number of letters in "magick") and 11 (K is the 11th letter of the alphabet). He also gave a distinct definition of what "magick" meant: "the Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will." Will here is True Will - basically your higher and ultimate purpose in life. Hence, casting a spell to get Bobby to date you or a higher allowance would not be magick. So, when people use magick in this capacity, it makes sense. Interchanging it indiscriminately with magic, however, is silly."
- In Witchcraft the word "magick" is used as well as the word "magic" by personal choice. I quite agree with the above. My own personal choice is "magick" as I admire the teachings of the Golden Dawn. Maybe I am a little archaic to spell it with a K and not very modern but that's who I am

My question: So, the "k" can be used in some circumstances, what do you guys think in the magical community (particularly the Neo-Wiccan community) they stick with the word "magick"? Do you think using the word "magick" is the waste of a gook "k"? Do you use the "k"? If so, why?

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