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  2. Hocus-pocus - Wikipedia

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    The earliest known English-language work on magic, or what was then known as legerdemain (sleight of hand), was published anonymously in 1635 under the title Hocus Pocus Junior: The Anatomie of Legerdemain. [1] Further research suggests that "Hocus Pocus" was the stage name of a well known magician of the era.

  3. List of fictional witches - Wikipedia

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    Mary Sanderson (Hocus Pocus) Sarah Sanderson (Hocus Pocus) Winifred Sanderson (Hocus Pocus) Sarah (Stranger in Our House) Scáthach (American Horror Story: Roanoke) Adalind Schade ; Catherine Schade ; Chronoire Schwarz VI (Witchcraft Works) Scylla (Dragons II: The Metal Ages) Sea Hag (Thimble Theatre and Popeye)

  4. Magic word - Wikipedia

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    Hocus pocus – a phrase used by magicians. Jantar Mantar Jadu Mantar – a phrase used by magicians in India. Čáry, máry, fuk – a Czech magic phrase. Presto chango or Hey Presto – used by magicians (probably intended to suggest "quick change"). [3]

  5. 20 details you probably missed in 'Hocus Pocus' - AOL

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    "Hocus Pocus" was released in 1993, but fans of the Halloween film may have missed these details. There are several references to Salem, Massachusetts , and its history with witchcraft.

  6. The Most Iconic 'Hocus Pocus' Quotes to Get You Through ... - AOL

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    Presenting: the most memorable "Hocus Pocus" quotes from Halloween's most iconic witch trio. Read the funniest, most witty, and witchy lines from the classic Disney movie.

  7. 22 Bewitching Secrets You Didn’t Know About “Hocus Pocus ...

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    First released in 1993,starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker, Hocus Pocushas become a beloved Halloween classic, cementing itself in pop culture history.. Since the original ...

  8. Hocus Pocus - Wikipedia

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    Hocus-pocus is an exclamation used by magicians, usually the magic words spoken when bringing about some sort of change. Hocus Pocus , Hokus Pokus , or variants may also refer to: Books

  9. Laura Gilpin (poet) - Wikipedia

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    In 1976, Gilpin was awarded the Walt Whitman Award by the Academy of American Poets for her book of poems titled The Hocus-Pocus of the Universe. She was selected by William Stafford. [2] Her work was also published in the magazine Poetry. [3]