Magic words are words that are believed to have special powers, often used in rituals or spells. The six words in the crossword puzzle are all examples of magic words. ABRACADABRA is an ancient Aramaic phrase meaning 'I create as I speak'. Shazam is a magical word used by the superhero Captain Marvel to transform himself. HOCUS is a corruption of the Latin phrase 'hoc est corpus', meaning 'this is the body'. PRESTO is an Italian word meaning 'QUICKLY' or 'IMMEDIATELY'. Carl is a German word meaning 'CHARM' or 'ENCHANTMENT'. Finally, poof is an onomatopoeic word used to describe a sudden disappearance.