Design pattern to use instead of multiple inheritance

Question

Coming from a C++ background, Im used to multiple inheritance. I like the feeling of a shotgun squarely aimed at my foot. Nowadays, I work more in C# and Java, where you can

Answer 1

Your gut is correct in this case. The Adapter pattern is what you're looking for.

DoFactory has good .NET examples (that should be pretty close to their Java counterparts as well):

Adapter Design Pattern in C# and VB.NET

Answer 2

abstract class Magical: CustomButtonUserControl
{
    public void DoMagic()
    {
        // ...
    }
}

public class TypeA : Magical
{

}

public class TypeB : Magical
{

}