Magical Mystery Touring Trivia Quiz

Answer: Paul McCartney and John Lennon

"Magical Mystery Tour" was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It was produced by George Martin in 1967. The album, released by Capital Records in the USA, included a six-song soundtrack for the 1967 film called "Magical Mystery Tour" along with five singles from 1967.

The UK didn't release the eleven-track LP until 1976, but had indeed released the six-track EP on the Parlophone label in 1967.

Answer: Madam Mim

"The Sword in the Stone" (1963) is an animation film about Arthur. When the king died there were no heirs to his throne but the sword appeared in London with a curious inscription on it which said "Whoso Pulleth Out This Sword of this Stone and Anvil, is Rightwise King Born of England." (Wikipedia) Madam Mim was a witch who uses trickery and was animated by Milt Kahl and Frank Thomas.

The most notable event involving Madam Mim in "The Sword in the Stone" was the "Wizards' Duel" against Merlin. It's a duel in which both Merlin and Mim combat one another by changing into a variety of animals that could destroy one another. Eventually Mim breaks the rules and disappears. When she reappears she is a dragon ready to defeat Merlin, however, Merlin cleverly changes himself into a virus, infects Mim and defeats her.

Answer: The Lovin' Spoonful

John Sebastian wrote the lyrics to "Do You Believe in Magic" (1965) which was the first single from The Lovin' Spoonful's album "Do You Believe in Magic". This song became the number nine hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The Lovin' Spoonful consisted of John Sebastian, Zal Yanovsky, Jerry Yester, Joe Butler and Steve Boone.

This band was one of only two bands to have seven consecutive top ten hits on the Hot 100. The other band to do so was Gary Lewis & The Playboys. Other familiar hits on the "Do You Believe in Magic" album, by The Lovin' Spoonful, include "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice", "Summer in the City" and "Nashville Cats".

Answer: On a magic carpet ride

John Kay and Rushton Moreve, from the Canadian-American band Steppenwolf, wrote the rock song "Magic Carpet Ride" which was released in 1968 on their album "The Second". This lead single, which was their second biggest hit, reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Born to Be Wild" (1968) was their biggest hit reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100.

It is said that the inspiration to create this hit, for John Kay, came from listening to his stereo system at home.

This song has been heard partially or in full in a variety of films such as "Star Trek: First Contact" (1996), "Apollo 13" (1995), "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001), "Reservoir Dogs" (1992) and many more films.

Answer: "Fantasia" (1940)

In a need to bring popularity back to Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney decided to feature Mickey in the film "Fantasia" as "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". This part was based on the poem "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It was set to music by Paul Dukas. "Fantasia" consists of eight animated parts all set to different pieces of classical music which was conducted by Leopold Stokowski.

The completed film was released in 1940.

Answer: Magic Mountain Water Park

Magic Mountain Water Park is located in the small city of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the tourist site known as Magnetic Hill and it is also the largest man-made tourist attraction of its kind, in Atlantic Canada. The Magic Mountain Water Park opened in 1986.

This water park has tubing and matting, body slides, a variety of swimming pools and also wave pools. There is an area for kids with slides, a splash pad, a bucket that pours water on the kids and much more. There is also mini-golf, an arcade, food services and shops.

Answer: Magical Ride (1991)

"Magical Ride" explores the history and art of the antique carousels. It also covers the restoration of these wonderful rides. Considering that at one time there were many of these beautiful wooden creations but only a few now remain. The documentary was shot on location at different museums taking a look at the magic that the carousel horses seemed to have as well as the wonderful Wurlitzer music that the carousels played.

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra recorded his swing version of "That Old Black Magic" in 1961. The song was featured on his album "Come Swing With Me". Mr. Sinatra altered the song, somewhat, when he sang it at the inaugural gala for John Fitzgerald Kennedy in 1961. The song for this event was titled "That Old Jack Magic".

Answer: Nicole Kidman

"Practical Magic" starred all of the women in the answer choices but it was Nicole Kidman who played the role of Gillian Owens. Gillian, who liked to use her witchcraft, became involved in the "magic spell" murder of her husband along with her sister Sally (Sandra Bullock). Through magic, however, things eventually have a way of working out.

Nicole Kidman, born in 1967, is an Australian-American actress, singer and also a film producer. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA and grew up in Australia. She has a list of successful films credited to her acting skills, such as "Dead Calm" (1988), "Far and Away" (1992), "Moulin Rouge" (2001) as well as many more. Nicole was married to actor Tom Cruise from 1990 until 2001. In 2006 she married singer Keith Urban.

Nicole Kidman has won many awards for her acting skills throughout her career. One example is for her role as Satine in "Moulin Rouge!"

Answer: Lev Grossman

Lev Grossman, both a journalist and an American novelist, has many excellent books to his name. Lev Grossman was born in 1969 and is the twin brother of Austin Grossman, a video designer. Bathsheba Grossman, a sculptor, is their sister. His father Allen Grossman, poet and his mother Judith Grossman, novelist are also talented writers.

His novel "The Magicians" (2009) was awarded the 2010 Alex Award which is for novels that appeal to young adults. This novel as also awarded the "John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer" in 2011. The dark fantasy novel is about Quentin Coldwater who is obsessed with Fillory, a magical land from his favorite books when he was a child. After he graduated from high school, Quentin was admitted to Brakebills, a college of magic, and soon learned that the land of Fillory was a real place. "The Magicians" was described by The New York Times as a book that "could crudely be labeled a Harry potter for adults". (Wikipedia) More novels written by Grossman include "Warp" (1997), "Codex" (2004) and "The Magician King" (2011).