what is magic mushrooms
âMagic mushroomsâ is a slang word for psilocybe semilanceata or âliberty capâ mushrooms (the most common type of âmagic mushroomâ in the UK) and any other mushroom which produces similar âtrippyâ effects, like hallucinations.t is important to know that different types of âmagic mushroomâ will differ in how strong and how toxic they are. For example, the amanita muscaria or âfly agaricâ mushroom is stronger than the traditional âliberty capâ mushroom. After picking, magic mushrooms are often eaten raw or are dried out and stored.