The Magician's Hidden Library Magic Words: A Dictionary

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A Alikazoola Mitchikaboola Bibbidy-Bobbidy-Boo (see alakazoo, bibbidy-bobbidi-boo, mitchakaboola abbadazoola) In Literature: • Edward G. Rozycki, "AMERICA 2000: An Education Strategy the Artifact of a Society Past" (1999) Ali-Sis-Koombah (see also ala and sis sis siscumbah) Facts: This magic phrase is featured in a skit by the U.S. Scouting Service Project Team entitled "The Yellow Bandana" (1997). Alizam (see also ala and shazam) Origins: Alizam is derived from the Arabic al-a'zam, "grand" or "supreme." Facts: The comic book character Hoppy the Marvel Bunny (1942) was an extension of the Captain Marvel franchise, but with a change in ownership (1954), his name was changed to Hoppy the Magic Bunny and his magic word was changed from Shazam to Alizam.147 Alizebu Meanings: The word zebu comes from the Tibetan ceba, meaning "hump."148 Zebu is a breed of hump-backed Indian ox. With the Arabic Ali ("by the most high") in front, Alizebu could be translated as "holy cow." Zebu is reminiscent of the legendary Canaanite god Baal-Zebub ("Lord of the Flies"), who became the demon Beelzebub. Facts: Alizebu is a magic word for revealing secret passages in the computer game "King's Quest 6" (1992). 147 Donald D. Markstein, Toonopedia (2004) 148 Erie Zoological Society, "Miniature Zebu" (2004)
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