fascination

英[,fæsɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n] 美[,fæsɪ'neʃən]

1. the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

2. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

3. the capacity to attract intense interest;

"he held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations"