In the course of the 1920s, a distinct movement emerged in Italy that was long equated with New Objectivity. The term "magical realism," coined by Franz Roh, conveys the contradictions of the visual worlds. Realistically painted scenes with enigmatic content, peculiar lighting, and often oppressive atmospheres fascinate and unsettle the viewer. This volume comprehensively presents this lesser-known art movement in Germany through 90 paintings, featuring lavish plates and illustrative explanations. Major works by protagonists Ubaldo Oppi, Antoni Donghi, and Felice Casorati engage in dialogue with pieces by Giorgio de Chirico and Giorgio Morandi.