This is not a failure, this is a scientific breakthrough. Trixie's magic is difficult to master for one simple reason: The way she uses it is different from everypony else. This comic displays that: Telekinesis equals Fire. In theory, the reverse should have the desired effect of moving the bear rather than torching it.

What she needs to do is gather non-valued items to experiment on, and then record the effects of every spell cast. This in turn will allow her to learn what particular spells are different, and which are the same, and how to prepare accordingly.



*Reads what he just wrote*

I need to stop getting drunk before I read comics about fictional characters. It turns me into a scientist. *facepalm*