Found this out on the web. Thought it interesting.
"The magic word "Abracadabra" was originally intended for the specific purpose of curing hay fever."
Origin of Abracadabra
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Origin of Abracadabra
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Re: Origin of Abracadabra
Abracadabra is a reforming of the word Abrahadabra. Which in Aramaic translates closely to "I will create as I speak."
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Re: Origin of Abracadabra
? and with these words you've got allergies?
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Re: Origin of Abracadabra
A great reference book, in my opinion, is Magic Words: A Dictionary. Written by magician and eccentric scholar Craig Conley. You'll find it at Amazon, more info at Craig's website http://www.mysteryarts.com
The discussion of Abracadabra runs about 15 pages long.
The discussion of Abracadabra runs about 15 pages long.