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Classic magic words. Magic words are phrases used in fantasy fiction or by stage magicians. Frequently such words are presented as being part of a divine, adamic, or other secret or empowered language. Certain comic book heroes use magic words to activate their powers. Magic words are also used as Easter eggs or cheats in computer games, other ...
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The performance of magic almost always involves the use of language. Whether spoken out loud or unspoken, words are frequently used to access or guide magical power. In The Magical Power of Words (1968), S. J. Tambiah argues that the connection between language and magic is due to a belief in the inherent ability of words to influence the universe.
100 Weird Words. 1. Abaft: toward or at the stern of a ship; further aft 2. Abatjour: skylight or device to direct light into a room 3. Agastopia: admiration of a particular part of someone’s ...
Effect – how a magic trick is perceived by a spectator. Egg bag – a utility bag which can be turned inside out to conceal an object (egg) or and then reproduce it. Elmsley count – a false count (often done with four cards) where the face or back of a card is hidden while the cards are passed from one hand to another.
Magic words (3 C, 37 P) Pages in category "Magical terminology" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Magic tablet from Pergamon with Greek voces magicae surrounding each of the figures. Voces magicae (singular: vox magica, "magical names" or "magical words") or voces mysticae [1] are pronounceable but incomprehensible magical formulas that occur in spells, charms, curses, and amulets from Classical Antiquity, including Ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome.
Sometimes the new words added to the dictionary can be funny, but these 100 words are agelessly silly! Of course, the way people put words together can be pretty funny, too—just take the ...