I couldn't find the issue of the current, but I found an image I like.

Another suggestion: Goku summoning the spirit bomb:
Very last one from Owl House:
Doctor Strange opening a portal in the MCU would also work. I just need a decent image of it.
Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Jan 2nd 2025 at 4:12:41 AM
You’re Gonna Carry That Weight.1.3 or 6.2 for me, I prefer the visible motions. 1.1 and 5 looks like Instant Runes. 6.1 is not a gesture as far as I'm concerned and is also blurry.
Edited by Amonimus on Jan 2nd 2025 at 12:14:25 PM
TroperWall / WikiMagic CleanupOne for Film.Deadpool And Wolverine
Because I might as well. And that’s probably gonna be the last from me.
Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Jan 2nd 2025 at 4:55:16 AM
You’re Gonna Carry That Weight.Okay, I did come across two more:
Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Jan 2nd 2025 at 5:40:50 AM
You’re Gonna Carry That Weight.How about these of Doctor Strange:
A taller version of the second one:
Edited by Bullman on Jan 2nd 2025 at 4:50:44 AM
Fan-Preferred Couple cleanup threadI’m suspecting that everyone has a preference for Doctor Strange.
Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Jan 2nd 2025 at 5:56:28 AM
You’re Gonna Carry That Weight.
I honestly don't. I know nothing about Doctor Strange and just found out today that he uses his hands to use his powers.
Since I was told that my suggestion at 5 looks like Instant Runes, here's a second attempt.
Edited by Auchical on Jan 2nd 2025 at 6:04:38 AM
♫ "I look, and what do I see..." ♫
…I was joking.
For real, I’m going to really encourage non-Doctor Strange examples here.
You’re Gonna Carry That Weight.If we are doing Strange, I would prefer the comics. Like the MCU has a lot of images.
Fan-Preferred Couple cleanup threadWhilst this will add to the options making this thread even longer, here's a few I saw which put focus on his hands at least and don't have any Instant Runes:
-Edited by GracieLizzy on Jan 2nd 2025 at 4:16:30 AM
Kung fu moves count as examples? Because that will open up stuff from Naruto and Kung Fu Panda.
You’re Gonna Carry That Weight.
even if they do (as the lines between magic and certain anime like fighting abilities can be blurry) that seems more specific to Kung-Fu Wizard and Ki Manipulation so I'd rather have more general magic gestures here to not muddy the trope.
I don't think we have to overcomplicate it, I'm satisfied with the current's idea of blitzy things emanating from a hand gesture that one wouldn't make normally. I don't think live action is the best medium for this so sticking with comics.
Here's one where there's lot less 'magic' in the bg to keep the focus on the hands. I'm not sure of the exact comic source but Professor X is also in it if anyone wants to do some digging

I’m leaving towards 14 or my own 6.2 because of the focus on movement.
You’re Gonna Carry That Weight.There are a lot of good ones, but 17.2 is the best overall.
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The current is in need of upgrades, but since we don’t know what issue of ComicBook.Doctor Strange it comes from, I would like to try a few things out. First is the same character in a different format:
Second is from Series.The Magicians
And third is from WesternAnimation.The Owl House
If anyone can find an upgrade to the current, that would be great.
Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Jan 2nd 2025 at 2:11:08 PM
You’re Gonna Carry That Weight.