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Hocus pocus is a generic term that may be derived from an ancient language and is currently 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 entertainers.
Hocus Pocus, or What's the Hurry, Son? is a 1990 novel by Kurt Vonnegut.
Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega, written by Neil Cuthbert and Mick Garris, and based on a story by Garris and David Kirschner. It follows the villainous trio of witches, who are inadvertently resurrected by a male teenager as a virgin in Salem, Massachusetts.
The film became a cult film, largely from annual airings on Disney Channel and Freeform.
Hocus Pocus may refer to:
- Hocus Pocus (magic), an exclamation used by magicians, usually the magic words spoken when bringing about some sort of change
"Hocus Pocus" is a 1971 song from Focus II (aka Moving Waves), the second album by Dutch rock group Focus. It was written by guitarist Jan Akkerman and flautist-keyboardist Thijs van Leer.
An edited version was released as a single (with "Janis" as the B-side) on the Imperial Records, Polydor and Blue Horizon labels in Europe in 1971, but it didn't chart in the UK until 1973. A faster re-recording, "Hocus Pocus 2", was released as a single (with "House of the King" as the B-side) in Europe in 1972. "Hocus Pocus" c/w "Hocus Pocus II" [sic] was released as a single on the Sire Records label in the United States and Canada in 1973.
It reached No. 20 in the UK, No. 18 in Canada, and No. 9 in the US during the spring and summer of 1973. It re-entered the UK charts at No. 57 on 6 June 2010 after being featured heavily on The Chris Moyles Show and in a Nike TV advert shown during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The song has been covered by the Vandals, and was recorded on their debut LP, When in Rome Do as The Vandals in 1984.
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. The band, however, reached significant commercial and critical success in 2006 with the 2005 LP 73 Touches re-release, the "Hip Hop?" single (featuring the Procussions) having hooked many listeners who were curious about its blend of French, English, and acoustic/electronic elements. Though quite far removed from legendary bands evolving in that same category (like the Roots), Hocus Pocus' more radio-friendly recipe happened to be very effective. The band came back in 2007 with a mixed live/studio LP, Place 54, featuring more international collaborations and another hit single, "Vocab!".
Hocus Pocus (stylised as 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.
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 be seen by removing the black disc holder in the jewel case.
Hocus Pocus is the score for the Walt Disney Pictures Halloween comedy film of the same name. It was composed and conducted by John Debney.
The original soundtrack was released on July 1, 1993 through promotional release by Debney, containing 19 tracks from the film. Several bootlegs were released on the internet, mainly because the promotional release misses the entire opening sequence music.
On September 30, 2013, Intrada Records re-released a special edition containing the entire score from the film plus bonus material, including alternate takes of some tracks.
Usage examples of "hocus pocus".
I think of Hocus Pocus, when Eugene Debs Hartke is fired from his job as a teacher because the right wing gets after him.
The magician covered her figure with a light cloth so that only the form showed, and then, without the usual hocus pocus gestures commonly employed in the levitation trick, she began to rise until she was suspended three feet above the bench.