The Magic of Herself the Elf (also known by its on-screen title, The Special Magic of Herself the Elf) is a 1983 animated television special produced by the Canadian animation company, Nelvana Limited. Directed by John Celestri (credited under first name Gian) and Raymond Jafelice, it stars the voices of Jerry Orbach, Georgia Engel and Priscilla Lopez. The music was sung and performed by Judy Collins. The special is based on the American Greetings/Mattel property, Herself the Elf, and was followed by a 1990s spinoff series of the same name starring Terri Hawkes. It was released once on video by Scholastic/Lorimar (later Karl-Lorimar).