This is a 4 x 4 Magic Square with Magic-Total 34

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1. Draw a 4×4 empty square.
2. Draw two diagonals.
3. Start counting all the squares from the top left towards right.
4. Now start writing numbers 1 to 16, count all squares and write numbers ONLY IN THE BLANK SQUARES (2,3,5,8,9,12,14,15 are to be written)
5. Now start writing number from the bottom most right square towards left, count all squares, BUT WRITE NUMBERS ONLY IN THE SQUARES HAVING DIAGONAL LINES ONLY (1,4,6,7,10,11,13 AND 16) ARE TO BE WRITTEN.
6. Magic square 4×4 is ready.

Note:  This method is applicable only for 4×4 magic square.  For 6×6, 8×8 there are separate methods available.