Instants (Disenchant) and Sorceries (Fireball) feel like casting spells.
Creatures are conjured from the æther (Aether Barrier) or called upon at great risk. (Lord of the Pit & Force of Nature)
Artifacts are mysterious trinkets full of potential… (Dancing Scimitar, Sol Ring, & Sculpting Steel)

Animals (Golden Hind), elementals (Dawn Elemental), and classic monsters (Red Dragon) fill the bestiary; so the only planeswalkers at the table are the ones holding the cards. All references to MTG lore are minimized for immersion with the occasional wink. (Lotus Petal)

Requires no tokens or counters outside of a means to track life totals. (Graceful Antelope might require face-down flips or something clever.)