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by Drublic on February 9th, 2007

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What is the origin of magicians using the phrase "abracadabra"?

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  • by canadianhelper on February 9th, 2007

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    magical formula, 1696, from L. (Q. Severus Sammonicus, 2c.), from Late Gk. Abraxas, cabalistic or gnostic name for the supreme god, and thus a word of power.

    http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=abracadabra&searchmode=none

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