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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.
In an editor's note at the beginning of the book, Vonnegut claims to have found hundreds of scraps of paper of varying sizes, from wrapping paper to business cards, sequentially numbered by their author to form a narrative. [1]
"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.
Examples of traditional and modern magic words include: [1] Abracadabra – magic word used by magicians. Ajji Majji la Tarajji – Iranian magic word (Persian). [citation needed] Alakazam – a phrase used by magicians. [2] Chhu Montor Chhu – a phrase used by magicians in Bangladesh. Hocus pocus – a phrase used by magicians.
If 'Hocus Pocus' is a Halloween staple in your household, you'll want to check out this list of the most famous and funny quotes from the Sanderson Sisters. 56 'Hocus Pocus' Quotes to Kickoff ...
Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film [5] directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert, and a story by David Kirschner and Garris. It follows a villainous comedic trio of witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) who are inadvertently resurrected by a teenage boy in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night.
Photo cred: Facebook However, we would be remiss if we didn't mention two other, understated characters in the Disney classic: Jay and Ernie, a.k.a. Ice, a.k.a. the other best part of "Hocus Pocus."
The science-fiction writer Kilgore Trout, who makes his appearance at the end of the novel and is referenced by Eliot Rosewater earlier on, defines the problem that Eliot is trying to address as "How to love people who have no use". Those whom Eliot tries to assist are life's terminal losers, unhinged by their lack of comprehension of the ...