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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 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.
One thing I will always stand behind: Hocus Pocus is and will a-l-w-a-y-s be an elite Halloween movie. I mean, besides maybe the Addams, the Sanderson sisters are one of the most iconic families ...
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]
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.
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
"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.