ORIGINAL: shadowspring
Forget about both the Magic Extra and the Magic. Neither will do knife edge, elevaters, etc... I have had both and they are no comparison with one of the profile edges such as the OMP 540 or Sledge. Actually i think that any of the Morris Profiles would be a better choice. They even have ARF's avail as well..
I have the Magic Extra and I totally dissagree. Mine flies great and does knife edges all day long, hovers, flat spins, you name it. You must have set yours up wrong (CG perhaps). Too bad you didn't like it, it's a great plane for me.
Joe