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Hocus Pocus

In the Middle Ages, Christian Priests Would Recite “Hoc Est Corpus” During Mass When Turning Bread into the Body of Christ. Since Nobody Understood Latin, the Chant was Garbled into “Hocus Pocus.”

You may recognize the phrase hocus pocus as the title of a popular Disney Halloween film, but it has a long history of use in magical circles. Hocus pocus is a phrase that refers to an illusion or a meaningless distraction that fools you in some way. But did you ever wonder where the phrase […]

In the Middle Ages, Christian Priests Would Recite “Hoc Est Corpus” During Mass When Turning Bread into the Body of Christ. Since Nobody Understood Latin, the Chant was Garbled into “Hocus Pocus.” Read More »

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson, who Played Mad-Eye Moody in the Harry Potter Films, is the Father of Domhnall Gleeson, who Played Bill Weasley.

JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series consists of seven fantasy novels. The novels follow the lives of Harry Potter, a young wizard, and his companions, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The primary plot is around Harry’s battle with Lord Voldemort, an evil wizard who wants to become

Brendan Gleeson, who Played Mad-Eye Moody in the Harry Potter Films, is the Father of Domhnall Gleeson, who Played Bill Weasley. Read More »

Was Richard Harris Forced to Play Dumbledore?

Richard Harris is popularly known for his character in the first two parts of the Harry Potter movie series. He plays the role of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, the headmaster of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But did you know that Harris did not want to take the role at first? Why

Was Richard Harris Forced to Play Dumbledore? Read More »