Perhaps the most popular magic word in history is "abracadabra", the word that is recited by magicians around the world when they carry out their magic tricks. Magic words are not only used by magicians on stage. There are tons of magic words recited in books, movies, and shows. Let's take a look at some of the most iconic ones.
Harry Potter
The Harry Potter movies were known for many magical words, but "Expecto Patronum" was a popular one, used for the most powerful spell known to wizardkind. "Expecto Patronum" unleashes a protective force called a Patronus.
Open Sesame
This is a word first used in the original Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves story to open up a secret cave filled with golden treasures. The word has since been used in many movies, cartoons, shows, and plays.
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins never used any magic words, but with a snap of her fingers, she made magic happen and used songs such as 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' and 'A Spoonful of Sugar' to add to the magic.
The Mummy
In The Mummy, Evie reads magic words from The Book of the Dead and unknowingly summons Imothep.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Okay, so there was no magic in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles but they sure could make pizza disappear. Let's feed your nostalgia ... who can forget this iconic moment when April mentions pizza and Michelangelo tells her she used the magic word.
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Shazam!
In the superhero movie Shazam, Billy Batson turns into a superhero by using the word "shazam". Watch him return to action in Shazam! Fury of the Gods this Sunday at 20:05 on M-Net 101.
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