Magic Words

Create pure wonder and awe whenever you speak.

A one-of-a-kind resource for magicians and word lovers, exploring the most intriguing magic words and phrases from around the world.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Zi-Ana

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This Sumerian phrase, meaning “heavenly life,” was uttered by Incan priests in their incantations to invoke the divine.

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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Homoousios

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Of Greek origin, “The magic term was homoousios , a word that may be translated not only as ‘of the same substance’ but also as ‘of the same...

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Curiosities

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" Curiosities —a word of magic meaning." — The London Quarterly Review , April 1865 Image: a Cabinet of Curiosities from 1599.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Magic Words to Obtain Confessions

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Magic words of rationalization, projection, and minimization help interrogators obtain admissions of guilt. The FBI Law Enforcement Bullet...

Monday, November 24, 2008

What Magic Word is Best For You?

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The best magic word for you depends upon what kind of magician you are: Trickster, Sorcerer, Oracle, and Sage. Jeff McBride explains these...

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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Language is Magic Stuff

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"Language is magic stuff that needs to be consciously pushed into shape and form to ensure that it works exactly the way you want it t...

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Hmmm

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“One magic word can increase a salary offer by thousands of dollars, according to one salary-negotiation expert. That word is ‘Hmmm,’ prece...

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