
Abracadabra
Magic Association
Usually said by magicians, reflects the mysterious and fun side of magic.
The children were excited when the magician whispered 'abracadabra' and pulled a coin from behind their ears.
Not Serious
Abracadabra is not used in serious contexts and is viewed as playful or humorous.
Trying to fix the TV, he jokingly said 'abracadabra', hoping it would start working.
Pop Culture
Recognizable in pop culture, it's associated with magic in movies, shows, and books.
In the cartoon, the wizard's catchphrase was 'abracadabra', right before casting a spell.
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