Chris Martin Finds Magical Partner in Coldplay's 'Magic' Music Video

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By Brian Anthony Hernandez2014-04-07 18:30:57 UTC

Coldplay front man Chris Martin toys with levitation in Coldplay's black-and-white music video for "Magic," which comes off like a silent film with its full-screen subtitles.

Smitten by a fellow musician's assistant (played by Zhang Ziyi), Martin learns new tricks to win her over and rid the carnival of her abusive relationship with the arrogant magician.

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"Magic" is the lead single from Coldplay's upcoming new album. Ghost Stories, the band's sixth studio album, comes out May 19, though it's available to pre-order now.

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