Magical Words Used in the Real World Quiz

Answer: Lucky Charms

In 1964, Lucky Charms cereal was introduced by General Mills. The cereal includes marshmallow magical shapes such as shooting stars, rainbows, and blue moons. Lucky the leprechaun is the cereal's logo and mascot. He appears as an animated character in commercials. His stock phrase is "They're magically delicious!"

Answer: Hocus Pocus

"Hocus Pocus" is about the Sanderson sisters who return from the dead after 300 years. They were executed for practising witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. In the present time, they encounter modern marvels such as buses. It's Halloween night and the sisters must gain immortality before dawn. It takes a group of youngsters to stop that from happening.

Answer: Trick or Treat

On October 31, children dress up in costume to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. In the US, the custom began back in the 1920s. In Ireland and Britain, the custom goes back further into the 16th century. Children go from house to house uttering the phrase "trick or treat". The treat is usually a piece of candy or sometimes even money.

Answer: Open Sesame

In the story of "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" from "One Thousand and One Nights", the phrase "open sesame" opens a cave filled with treasure. Ali Baba gains access to the cave when he overhears the magic words. The servant Morgiana protects her master from the thieves, who die in their attempts to kill Ali Baba.

Answer: Bewitched

"Bewitched" was a weekly television sitcom that ran from 1964 to 1972. The main character was a witch named Samantha Stephens, played by Elizabeth Montgomery. Her long suffering mortal husband, Darrin Stephens, was played by Dick York followed by Dick Sargent.

Answer: Witchcraft

In Salem Massachusetts and the surrounding towns, religious, political, and local issues all helped to create rumors about villagers practicing witchcraft. At least 20 people were executed - 19 by hanging, while several others died in prison. A few other states also experienced the witchcraft hysteria, but most people associate Salem with the trials and executions of accused witches.

Answer: The Witches

"The Witches" is a children's dark fantasy book written by Roald Dahl. In 1990, Angelica Huston starred in a film based on the book. Dahl was raised in Britain, but his parents were from Norway. The book features an eight year old British boy and his Norwegian grandmother.

Answer: Sixth Sense

"The Sixth Sense", starring Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, and Toni Collette, is a horror film released in 1999. The sixth sense refers to the ability to sense rather than see information through the mind. Willis deals with Osment, a child who claims to have the ability to sense or "see" dead people. No more spoilers - watch the movie.

Answer: Black Magic

In 1970, "Black Magic Woman" was a hit for the group Santana, reaching number four in the US. Gregg Rolie performed the vocals for Santana. The song was written by Peter Green and was recorded first by Fleetwood Mac in 1968.

Answer: Wizard

Harry Potter is the main character in a series of fantasy novels written by J. K. Rowling. The seven book series was published between 1997 and 2007. After the success of the initial books, eight films were made to cover the entire book series. Harry Potter with his extraordinary wizarding skills became a worldwide phenomenon.