\"You Can Do Magic\" is a song by singer-songwriter Russ Ballard which was recorded as a 1982 single by folk rock duo America from their album View from the Ground.
\"You Can Do Magic\" returned America to the Top 40 in August 1982 with the track reaching number 8 that October
The song was one of two Ballard compositions on View from the Ground, the other being \"Jody\". Ballard wrote both songs specifically for America at the behest of Rupert Perry, A&R vice president for Capitol Records. Ballard also produced the tracks marking a return to record production after a four-year hiatus; although Ballard had had earlier hits as a songwriter, \"You Can Do Magic\" was his first major hit credit as a producer.