To get an elf's magic back, you need to feed the elf a candy cane and make sure they have a fully stocked workshop. Then, you can hand them a toy that they are working on and they will magically create it. The workshop elves can also use their magic to repair toys that have been broken or to make custom toys for individual children. If an elf has been without magic for too long, they will become depressed and may lose their enthusiasm for toymaking.