Sam Raimi will direct Lionsgate’s “Magic,” a modern adaptation of William Goldman’s novel of the same name, TheWrap has learned.It was previously announced that Raimi will produce the project alongside Roy Lee, producer of “It”and “Weapons.” “Sam is the dream director for this project—in fact, his coming aboard represents one of the truly great matches of director and material,” Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement to TheWrap.