MAGIC WORDS
There's more to magic than "Abracadabra!"
Abracadabra! Hocus Pocus! The words magicians use to "make the magic happen" can be as distinctive as the performers themselves. Here are some magic words and catchphrases associated with well-known magicians and magical characters.
MAGIC WORDS & CATCHPHRASES
Dante
"Sim Sala Bim!"
Al Flosso
"Happis Crappis!"
"Watch this, kiddo!"
"Watch this, kiddo!"
Doug Henning
"Now!"
Ali Bongo
"Uju Buju Suck Another Juju"
"Aldy Bority Phostico Formio"
"Hocus Pocus Fishbones Chokus"
"Aldy Bority Phostico Formio"
"Hocus Pocus Fishbones Chokus"
Sooty
"Izzy Wizzy — let's get busy!"
BBC children's television character
BBC children's television character
Wizzo (Marshall Brodien)
"Doo-dee Doo-dee Doo-dee!"
Doc Irving
"Hahchah Mahchah"
Prof. Henry Bessette
"Abracadabra Cadabra Cadeen!"
EVERY MAGICIAN NEEDS A LITTLE STYLE
Sometimes a magician's favorite phrase becomes almost as recognizable as the tricks themselves. Whether it's a traditional magic word, a bit of nonsense or simply a familiar expression, the right words can become part of a performer's personality.
A Note About Historical Information
Magic history is filled with conflicting accounts, uncertain dates, publicity claims, and stories repeated over many years. We make every reasonable effort to present accurate information based on the sources available to us, but historical sources sometimes disagree and new information may come to light. If you have documented information that may help us correct or improve this page, please contact us.
Magic history is filled with conflicting accounts, uncertain dates, publicity claims, and stories repeated over many years. We make every reasonable effort to present accurate information based on the sources available to us, but historical sources sometimes disagree and new information may come to light. If you have documented information that may help us correct or improve this page, please contact us.
