Since October is officially, “Magic Month,” I thought I’d give you a little “magic word” trivia quiz as we head into Fall. Answers are at the end of the email:
1. When young Billy Batson uttered the magic word “Shazam,” he was transformed into what superhero?
- Underdog
- Captain Marvel
- Mr. Fantastic
- Mr. Incredible
2. Which American city is mentioned in the witch doctor’s spell in the 1958 song “Witch Doctor”?
- Walla Walla
- Newport News
- Punxsutawney
- Des Moines
3. Sesame Street’s resident magician, the Amazing Mumford, refers to which food item when he casts his spells?
- Macaroni and cheese
- Dill pickle
- Sauerkraut
- Peanut butter sandwiches
4. Hocus Pocus was the name of the rabbit in which animated TV holiday special?
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- Rudolph the ReNosed Reindeer
- Frosty the Snowman
- Here Comes Santa Claus
5. Which group had a #1 hit in 1982 with the song “Abracadabra”?
- Steve Miller Band
- Human League
- Men at Work
- A Flock of Seagulls
6. “Mekklekkhi, mekkhiney-ho” were magic words used by Jambi the Genie on which kids’ TV show?
- Barney & Friends
- Captain Kangaroo
- Pee-wee’s Playhouse
- Andy’s Gang.
7. What Dutch rock group had a top 10 hit in 1971 with the instrumental “Hocus Pocus”?
- Focus
- Solution
- Brainbox
- Blue Suede
How do you think you did? Did that little exercise bring back a few fond memories? Me too.
Now the kind of “hocus-pocus” we specialize in here at Matson & Cuprill is transforming your retirement dreams into reality. To conjure up your complimentary “Magical Retirement Review,” call our office at 513-563-PLAN (7526) or book online.
Regards,
Dan Cuprill, CFP®
PS: By the way, as promised, here are the answers:
1-b, Captain Marvel
2-a, Walla Walla
3-d, Peanut butter sandwiches
4-c, Frosty the Snowman
5-a, Steve Miller Band
6-c, Pee-wee’s Play House
7-a, Focus
