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The '''hocus-poker''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a high-ranking warlock in the service of a Demon Lord. | The '''hocus-poker''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a high-ranking warlock in the service of a Demon Lord. | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
*Hocus-poker's name is derived from the term, "[[Hocus Pocus|hocus pocus]]", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general. | *Hocus-poker's name is derived from the term, "[[Hocus Pocus|hocus pocus]]", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQXI Hocus poker.jpg|''XI'' polygon model | File:DQXI Hocus poker.jpg|''XI'' polygon model | ||
DQXI Malicious hocus poker.jpg|A malicious hocus-poker | File:DQXI Malicious hocus poker.jpg|A malicious hocus-poker | ||
DQR Archmage.png|''Rivals'' card | File:DQR Archmage.png|''Rivals'' card | ||
Eraser 0199 Hocus poker.jpg|A hocus-poker in ''Keshi Keshi''. | File:DQR Hocus Poker.png|''Rivals'' redner. | ||
File:Eraser 0199 Hocus poker.jpg|A hocus-poker in ''Keshi Keshi''. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||