Interjections of Magic and Superstition

used as a word uttered by magicians during performances

The magician waved his wand and exclaimed, "Abracadabra!Behold the magic!"

used colloquially to evoke a sense of enchantment or to refer to the idea of something magical happening

He waved his hand and uttered 'bibbidi-bobbidi-boo,' and the cluttered room suddenly became tidy and organized.

used in magic shows or performances, where objects or situations appear to change instantly

With a wave of his wand, the magician uttered 'presto chango,' and the rabbit disappeared from the hat.

used in magic tricks and performances, where objects or situations seem to change or resolve instantly

He reached into his pocket, pulled out a handful of coins, and they turned into flowers when he said 'hey presto'.

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

Now, ladies and gentlemen, watch closely as I perform my greatest trick yet, hocus-pocus!

used in popular culture as a whimsical and mystical phrase accompanying magic tricks

I'll count to three, and then, alakazam!The card you chose will magically rise to the top of the deck.

something that makes achieving a certain thing very easy

used as a mystical incantation or magical command to create an air of enchantment and wonder

With a wave of his wand and a loud ' sim sala bim,' the magician transformed the ordinary handkerchief into a bouquet of flowers.

used to playfully or superstitiously prevent bad luck or to acknowledge a coincidence where two people say the same thing at the same time

Jinx!You said exactly what I was thinking.

someone who is late for getting somewhere and anxiously tries to get there

He's such a white rabbit, always rushing to catch his train.

used after saying or hearing a positive statement to make bad luck go away

Ben’s making a good recovery, touch wood.

said after a positive statement to hypothetically assure the continuation of good luck

"I've never had a car accident, knock on wood," she said while tapping the table.