Abstract: A magnetic valve for liquid and gaseous media having a flatbody slide valve which can slide with the aid of electromagnetic force between two planar-parallel slide surfaces. The slide surfaces include control openings. The slide valve comprises a core polarized by at least one stationary permanent magnet with at least one opening in the core being perpendicular to the planar-parallel slide surfaces. A pressure chamber is formed in the core with ends at both sides of the chamber. A cover surface borders an end wall of the chamber. At least two pair of corresponding control openings are inversely disposed. A connection bore having an opening at either end is in fluid communication with the pressure chamber. The edges of the bore openings serve to form control edges for the at least two pairs of control openings.