Real Magic Books
US Presidents
Batman Villains
Statues
Studio Ghibli
100

This type of book typically contains spells, rituals, or instructions for summoning demons and creating magic objects.  

Grimoire 

100

This president is the only one to be sworn in using their nickname. 

Jimmy Carter

100

This Batman villain famously delivered the line "what killed the dinosaurs... the ice age!" 

Mr. Freeze 

100

This massive statue was one of the ancient wonders of the world.  

The colossus of Rhodes 

100

In "Spirited Away" Chihiro is given this name as she begins working at the bathhouse. 

Sen 

200

This epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia tells the story of a mystical king on a journey for eternal life. On the way he encounters gods and otherworldly beings. 

Epic of Gilgamesh

200

Martin Van Buren is the only president whose native language is not English. Instead, he first learned to speak this language. 

Dutch 

200

Dr. Jonathan Crane forces his victims to fear him while he is disguised as this villainous identity as seen in "Batman Begins."

The Scarecrow

200

The statue "The Little Mermaid," which does not resemble the animated character, is found in this European City, where Alex Panov photographed it before posting it to his Instagram account. 

Copenhagen 

200

Before the release of "The Boy and the Heron" this Studio Ghibli movie was thought to be Miyazaki's final feature film. 

The Wind Rises 

300

This text is the oldest surviving manuscript of entire books that have been canonized in the bible. The ownership of these papers is heavily disputed between Jordan, Palestine, and Israel. 

Dead Sea Scrolls

300

Popularized by "Curb Your Enthusiasm" this theory claims great presidents come after this many years. Starting with Washington, then Lincoln, then FDR, with George W. Bush being the most recent who may have disproved this theory according to some. 

77

300

This villain is just misunderstood. In some iterations he was working as an actor until an accident left him disfigured and vengeful. 

Clayface

300

This statue, created by Michelangelo, shows the Virgin Mary holding an adult Jesus after his crucifixion. You can see it in Saint Peter's Basilica. 

Pieta 

300

“Le vent se lève! . . . il faut tenter de vivre!” is the hallmark line from "The Wind Rises," meaning this.

The wind rises... we must try to live

400

This ancient Jewish apocalyptic religious text details the origins of demons. While it was once studied beside the bible, it has been removed from biblical canon by most sects of Christianity and Judaism. 

Book of Enoch 

400

This president oversaw the acquisition of Texas. 

James K. Polk

400

This childhood friend of Bruce Wayne went on to become quite the foe for the bat, though most casual fans don't know of him as his only live action appearances have been in "Gotham" and "Batwoman" 

Hush

400

Originally inside the Parthenon was a giant statue of Athena - the patron of Athens. In the palm of her hand is a smaller statue of this other Greek Goddess representing Athena's victory over Poseidon. 

Nike

400

This cat featured in "Whisper of the Heart" had his own spin-off movie, where the cat returned. 

The Baron

500

This anonymously written book of sorceries was compiled in the mid-17th century. The text features descriptions of demons and sigils to summon them. 

The Lesser Key of Solomon (Lemegeton)

500

President James Buchanan is the only lifelong bachelor to head the executive branch. This has spawned rumors of homosexuality, specifically with this senator who was also the 13th vice president. 

William Rufus King

500

Three different individuals have assumed this super villain identity - an arsonist easily confused with his "flying" counterpart. 

Firebug

500

Christ of the Abyss is a bronze statue of Jesus submerged in this sea. 

Mediterranean Sea 

500

The world "Ghibli" means hot desert wind in this language.

Italian