MAGIC WORDS Facts: "Dominocus the Magician" is the stage name of professional magi cian Alvin E. Mueller. Dominocus commonly appears after the magic words hocus pocus. In the Neverwinter role-playing game, Mojosephus Dominocus is a character with "a great magical aura" about him and whose past is "shroud ed in mystery" (Shawn Schultz, NeverwinterConnections.com [2002]). Variations and Incantations: • Dominokus • Diamondocus -- Uncle John's Electrifying Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! (200 ) • Hocus, pocus, dominocus "'I thought of a spell,' Ann whispered. 'Try hocus, pocus, dominocus.'" -- Jane Resh Thomas, The Princess in the Pigpen (1989) In Literature: • William Gaddis, The Recognitions (1952) Don't Stop (see go) Facts: This magical phrase conjures a law of physics known as inertia: an object in motion tends to remain in motion. In Literature: • "My friend held his breath, waiting for the two magic words of wisdom that would solve all his problems. The leader said, 'Don't stop.' And, of course, that's all it is. If you want to remain successful, don't stop doing what made you successful. It's difficult, it's unavoidable, and it's the simplest thing in the world." -- Gordon Bethune, From Worst to First (1998) Doodee Doodee Doodee Facts: These are the magic words of professional magician Wizzo (Marshall Brodien). Variations and Incantations: • Doodee doodee doodee doo -- William Shakespeare, King Lear (c. 1605)