Hocus Pocus
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Hocus pocus
, hocus-pocus, or hokus pokus is a term used by magicians, usually the magic words spoken when bringing about some sort of change.
It may also refer to:
Hocus Pocus (magic)
Hocus Pocus or hocus-pocus is a generic term that may be derived from an ancient language and is presently used by magicians, usually the magic words spoken when bringing about some sort of change. It was once a common term for a magician, juggler, or other similar entertainer.The origins of the...
, hocus-pocus, or hokus pokus is a term used by magicians, usually the magic words spoken when bringing about some sort of change.
It may also refer to:
Books
- Hocus Pocus (novel)Hocus Pocus (novel)Hocus Pocus is a 1990 novel by Kurt Vonnegut which deals with themes of class, race, crime, suicide, and globalization.-Introduction:Like many of Vonnegut's novels, Hocus Pocus is not organized in a traditional linear fashion, and has a plot centered around a major event which is alluded to early,...
, a 1990 novel by Kurt Vonnegut - Hocus Pocus: A Tale of Magnificent Magicians, a 2007 book by illusionist Paul KievePaul KievePaul Kieve is an English professional illusionist and whose consulting work for both stage and screen has contributed to changing how magical special effects in productions are approached...
- Hokus Pokus, the 2007 book in the Sisterhood: Rules of the Game series by Fern MichaelsFern MichaelsFern Michaels is an American author of romance and thriller novels, including nearly 50 best selling books with more than 70 million copies in print...
Film and television
- Hokus Pokus (1949 film)Hokus Pokus (1949 film)Hokus Pokus is the 115th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
, the 115th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges - Hocus Pocus (1993 film), a 1993 Halloween-themed fantasy/comedy film that was released by Disney and directed by Kenny Ortega
- Hocus Pocus, the fictional rabbit who turns on his magician owner in the 1969 Christmas television special Frosty the SnowmanFrosty the Snowman (TV program)Frosty the Snowman is an American animated television special based on the popular song of the same title. The program, which first aired on December 7, 1969 on CBS , was produced for television by Rankin/Bass and featured the voices of comedians Jimmy Durante as narrator and Jackie Vernon as the...
Music
- Hocus Pocus (Enon album)Hocus Pocus (Enon album)Hocus Pocus is an album released by the band Enon. It was released September 9, 2003 on Touch and Go Records.The album also contains a URL to a hidden website which can been seen by removing the black disc holder in the jewel case.-Track listing:...
, the 2003 indie rock album by Enon - "Hocus Pocus" (Focus song), a 1971 yodelling song from Focus' second album Focus II
- The Best of Focus: Hocus Pocus, a 1993 Focus compilation album on which the instrumental appears
- Hocus Pocus (group)Hocus Pocus (group)Hocus Pocus is a Hip Hop|Jazz band from Nantes, France. Formed in 1995, their music is a mix of hip-hop, jazz, soul and funk. Originally being 20syl's brainchild, Hocus Pocus was formed in 1995, and gradually gained attention in the late '90s...
, a hip hop/jazz band from Nantes, France - "Hokus Pokus" (Insane Clown Posse song)Hokus Pokus (Insane Clown Posse song)"Hokus Pokus" is a song written by Insane Clown Posse and Mike E. Clark for the duo's 1997 studio album, The Great Milenko. A music video was produced for the "Headhunta'z Remix" of the song in 1997...
, a song from studio album, The Great Milenko - Hocus Pocus (Kaela Kimura album)Hocus Pocus (Kaela Kimura album)Hocus Pocus is the fifth album by Japanese pop singer Kaela Kimura, released on June 24, 2009.The album was released in formats CD and CD with a DVD.-Track listing:...
, the 2009 J-pop album by Kaela Kimura - Doop (band)Doop (band)Doop was a dance music production act from the Netherlands formed by Ferry Ridderhof and Peter Garnefski, who would later record under the name Hocus Pocus.Doop were best known for their eponymous single, "Doop", which reached No. 1 in the UK...
(later Hocus Pocus), a dance music production act from the Netherlands
Other
- Hocus Pocus (video game), a 1994 side-scrolling platform video game developed by Moonlite Software