Elven Technology - how did they do it?

[Gilthalion]

Hobbit Magic?

There is little or no magic about them, except the ordinary everyday sort which helps them to disappear quietly and quickly when large stupid folk like you and come blundering along, making a noise like elephants which they can hear a mile off.

*Emphasis mine.

I think by extension, this might also apply to Men. It doesn't feel Tolkienish to think of Men or Hobbits having any natural magical ability, other than foresights and healing (Aragorn) and luck. In Aragorn's case, we've got a noble elvish kindred thing going, too.

Dwarves and Elves are special cases, I think.

If you ever see Men (or Hobbits) working magic, I'll just about bet you there's wickedness afoot!

(Don't ask me to explain Beorn or Bombadil!)

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