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Quiz about Blokus Pocus
Quiz about Blokus Pocus

Blokus Pocus Trivia Quiz


This quiz focuses on men with seemingly supernatural powers - magicians, wizards, illusionists, mentalists, and anyone for whom a hat is always the most convenient place to hide a rabbit.

A multiple-choice quiz by gargleblaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
328,590
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
377
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which British mentalist says that he achieves his results through a combination of: "magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection, and showmanship"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In Arthurian legend, Merlin was a powerful wizard and advisor to King Arthur. What language does the name Merlin come from? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Famous for his "street magic," illusionist David Blaine has also performed a number of Houdini-like stunts. Which of the following has David Blaine NOT attempted (yet)? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which magician, who shares a name with a 19th century English novel, made the Statue of Liberty disappear? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Las Vegas magicians Siegfried and Roy were known for the use of what animals in their shows? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Another Las Vegas magician, Teller (of Penn and Teller fame), owns one of the few U.S. passports to have ever been issued in a single name. Before changing his name and becoming mononymous (having a single name), what was Teller's first name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2006, the film "The Prestige" told the story of two rival stage magicians (played by Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale) in early 20th century London. Which rock musician also played a starring role in this film? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Another major film dealing with magic, "The Illusionist", was also released in 2006. What was the name of the magician played by Edward Norton? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin is considered by many to be the father of modern magic. He opened a magic theatre in which European city in the 1840s? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Growing up in a cupboard under the stairs at the Dursley's, Harry Potter had no idea of the magical powers that he possessed. Who let him in on the secret with the words, "You're a wizard, Harry"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which British mentalist says that he achieves his results through a combination of: "magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection, and showmanship"?

Answer: Derren Brown

In "Derren Brown: The Heist," Brown used a range of subtle psychological techniques to persuade four people to rob a security van in broad daylight. Unlike many stage magicians, Brown often concludes his shows by demonstrating how his tricks work.
2. In Arthurian legend, Merlin was a powerful wizard and advisor to King Arthur. What language does the name Merlin come from?

Answer: Welsh

Merlin first appears in a work by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the twelfth century. The name "Merlin" (originally Merlinus) was a Latinized translation of the Welsh "Myrddin," who was a traveling bard and is one of the original sources of the Merlin character.
3. Famous for his "street magic," illusionist David Blaine has also performed a number of Houdini-like stunts. Which of the following has David Blaine NOT attempted (yet)?

Answer: Being shot in the stomach by a cannonball

I wouldn't put it past him, though.
4. Which magician, who shares a name with a 19th century English novel, made the Statue of Liberty disappear?

Answer: David Copperfield

Copperfield was so anxious that his trade secrets not be revealed that in 1994 he sued a fellow magician, Herbert Becker, to prevent Becker from publishing a book explaining how certain illusions are performed.
5. Las Vegas magicians Siegfried and Roy were known for the use of what animals in their shows?

Answer: White tigers

Siegfried and Roy performed their final show in February 2009, fifty years after first meeting each other when working on a German ocean liner.
6. Another Las Vegas magician, Teller (of Penn and Teller fame), owns one of the few U.S. passports to have ever been issued in a single name. Before changing his name and becoming mononymous (having a single name), what was Teller's first name?

Answer: Raymond

(Raymond) Teller first met Penn Jillette in 1975. Along with Weir Chrisemer, they formed The Asparagus Valley Cultural Society. In 1981, the two began performing as "Penn and Teller," and have done so ever since.
7. In 2006, the film "The Prestige" told the story of two rival stage magicians (played by Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale) in early 20th century London. Which rock musician also played a starring role in this film?

Answer: David Bowie

Bowie played the inventor and engineer, Nikola Tesla. Tesla was one of the pioneers in the field of electromagnetism and was influential in the development of Alternating Current (AC) power systems.
8. Another major film dealing with magic, "The Illusionist", was also released in 2006. What was the name of the magician played by Edward Norton?

Answer: Eisenheim

Eisenheim the Illusionist was born Eduard Abramovitch. His interest in magic began when a traveling magician performed several tricks for him, then vanished along with the tree he was sitting under.
9. Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin is considered by many to be the father of modern magic. He opened a magic theatre in which European city in the 1840s?

Answer: Paris

Robert-Houdin was an inspiration to Eric Weisz, who later changed his name to Houdini to honor his hero.
10. Growing up in a cupboard under the stairs at the Dursley's, Harry Potter had no idea of the magical powers that he possessed. Who let him in on the secret with the words, "You're a wizard, Harry"?

Answer: Hagrid

At the start of the Harry Potter series, Rubeus Hagrid is a gamekeeper at Hogwarts. J.K. Rowling has said that she created the character of Hagrid on the very first day she started writing the series.
Source: Author gargleblaster

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