Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Fascination \Fas`ci*na"tion\, n. [L. fascinatio; cf. F.
   fascination.]
   1. The act of fascinating, bewhiching, or enchanting;
      enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or
      irresistible influence on the affections or passions;
      unseen, inexplicable influence.

            The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest
            horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them
            against fascination.                  --Waller.

   2. The state or condition of being fascinated.

   3. That which fascinates; a charm; a spell.

            There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in
            words.                                --South.

Source : WordNet®

fascination
     n 1: the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or
          terror) [syn: {captivation}]
     2: a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and
        unusual [syn: {captivation}, {enchantment}, {enthrallment}]
     3: the capacity to attract intense interest; "he held the
        children spellbound with magic tricks and other
        fascinations"