The "(￣~￣)━☆ﾟ.*･｡ﾟ" emote is a face with a raised eyebrow and a starry-eyed expression, often used to convey surprise or excitement. The "This is basic magic" emote is a reference to a line from the TV show "The Magicians," and is often used to express amusement or satisfaction with a clever solution or simple explanation.