P 4 Papa-Ooma-Mow Mow Mystique: This incantation begins with the primal word papa, "a magic word that babies know."1 Origins: This chant is featured in the song "Surfin' Bird" by The Trash- men (1964). Facts: The similar magic phrase "Paa paa paa oom papa mow mow" is fea tured in the Nintendo video game "StarTropics II: Zoda's Revenge" (1994). Papparapa Meanings: • Nonsense • Suddenly Origins: This is a Japanese version of presto. Facts: Papparapa is a magic spell for teleportation in the Dragon Ball manga and role playing games. Variations and Incantations: • Pappapparaparapappappara This Italian word captures the musical flourish of circus jugglers (Intersound2000. com [2005]). Paradise In Literature: • "The magic word is 'paradise.' The next time you hear me say it, you will go into a very serene, meditative state. You will be completely at peace, and all will be well." -- T.K. Rouse, The Paradox of Paradise (2001) • "Today we are standing at a major crossroads. One fork of the road has a signpost inscribed with the magic word 'Paradise'; the other fork also has a signpost bearing the word 'Doomsday.'" -- John O'Neill, quoted in Chain Reaction by Brian Balogh (1991) 1 Gerry L. Spence, Of Murder and Madness (198 )