You know what you would LOVE Magic? You would really dig the whole German progressive scene from the 70s. Most of those group's efforts were sung in the English language too so they're not too inaccessable. Don't confuse this with Cosmich or Kraut Rock either. This stuff I am refering to is guitar oriented with some keyboard and horn thrown in. Heavy and tastey.
The Italian Heavy Progressive stuff is monstrous also. Imagine very heavy and psychedelic versions of prime period ELP and just flat out bizarre guitar work. The Italians were really into power trios during the 70s.
The reason I make these comments isn't just because I want to make a nod to more esoteric music, it's because the German scene was a truly AMAZING evolution in music as originating from a blend of psychedelic, heavy blues rock and jazz.
I HIGHLY recommend the Brain record label discography.
It's primarily all available on disc and is done mostly from tape so it sounds great.
You are the second person to point me towards Italian Prog. I have been exploring German Prog, bands like Triumvirate and Nektar.