Hocus Pocus Spellbook

[samuraiboo]

Hi guys.

So, I am doing a non paying commission of the spellbook from the movie Hocus Pocus. I personally would like it to be as accurate as possible. My question is, does anyone have access to or know where to find good screenshots of the front, back and spine of the book? I am sculpting all the details from magic sculpt and possibly leather. Not sure yet. Just wanted good reference photos.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[Ceebrupt]

Here are some, hope they help:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EaPahdgXYAM1yb_.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dowg-ybVAAEaOfp?format=jpg&name=900x900

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/76/9d/ec/769dec1d7f079263606ffb76a9d56a83.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/17/b7/a4/17b7a415772e977079590d3f141bb58d.jpg

The back & front cover from this blu-ray also seem pretty accurate, although at least for the front cover it seems they "stretched" the skin part so some of the top and bottom aren't visible https://www.hidefninja.com/community/attachments/c324e537-ee38-4191-acf6-0c2692d6e18a-jpeg.391395/

 

[propmaster2000]

Looking forward to your version. Post pic's.

Every year about this time, I tell myself I need to finish mine.

.

 

[samuraiboo]

Here are some, hope they help:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EaPahdgXYAM1yb_.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dowg-ybVAAEaOfp?format=jpg&name=900x900

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/76/9d/ec/769dec1d7f079263606ffb76a9d56a83.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/17/b7/a4/17b7a415772e977079590d3f141bb58d.jpg

The back & front cover from this blu-ray also seem pretty accurate, although at least for the front cover it seems they "stretched" the skin part so some of the top and bottom aren't visible https://www.hidefninja.com/community/attachments/c324e537-ee38-4191-acf6-0c2692d6e18a-jpeg.391395/

the back was what I really wanted to see. All I could find online was a few of the actual book, but a ton of fan made books. lol Thanks for your help!!

 

[Ceebrupt]

Here are some HQ screencaps showing the book as well, the back looks mostly the same as the steelbook cover with just some cropping of the skin and stitches from the top and bottom

 

[samuraiboo]

Here are some HQ screencaps showing the book as well, the back looks mostly the same as the steelbook cover with just some cropping of the skin and stitches from the top and bottom
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There's a couple good clear pictures in there that really show the back and clasp. Thank you! Just what I was needing!

 

[Ceebrupt]

There's a couple good clear pictures in there that really show the back and clasp. Thank you! Just what I was needing!

You're welcome, glad I could help and looking forward to your version!

 

[samuraiboo]

You're welcome, glad I could help and looking forward to your version!

I'll post a few pictures when I'm done. And if you happen to run across good pics of the inner pages that would be very much appreciated! Lol

 

[Ceebrupt]

Here are a bunch of screencaps from the inner pages and reference pics for two of the engravings (although the ones in the movie are modified), most of them show only parts of the pages but maybe if you combine them you can get all of the text, since they seem to be the same couple of pages repeated over and over. Spellbook interior - Google Drive
Someone has also transcribed a bunch of the pages here: Magical Tomes and Mystical Objects
From what I've been able to see, these are the beginnings of all pages that are seen on screen:
Left pages:
Appearance of Satan
Then the aged Vainamoinen
Miracles of Witchcraft
Spells to resurrect the dead
In those that are possess'd
Witches’ Brew
Twist the bones and bend the back
Sang a dog with pointed muzzle
Incantation for Sickness

Right pages:
Manual of Witchcraft & Alchemy
Listen o blood
Excruciating Punishments
Magician’s pact
I beg thee
Formulas
Power of Witchcraft Eternal Life
Life Potion
I seek a husband

And a table showing some of the combinations of pages

In those that are possess'd	Manual of Witchcraft & Alchemy (also first page)
Witches’ Brew	Listen o blood
Incantation for Sickness Spells to resurrect the dead	Magician’s pact
Appearance of Satan	I beg thee
Then the aged Vainamoinen	Formulas
Twist the bones and bend the back	Power of Witchcraft Eternal Life
Sang a dog with pointed muzzle	Life Potion Excruciating Punishments
Miracles of Witchcraft	I seek a husband

 

[samuraiboo]

Update! Got everything sculpted out and partially molded. Still need to mold one part, but, I ran out of rubber. And being unemployed at the moment I am scrounging to get things together. Heres some pics!

 

[samuraiboo]

Was able to get enough resin to pour the covers and spine. Just need to make some sales on my site to get more materials.

Irondragonforgedesign.com

 

[Mad Max Cars]

This looks like AMAZING work!!

 

[Dingo80]

Wow! Those sculpts you did are seriously great! Can't wait to see this when it's all done and everything comes together!

 

[samuraiboo]

This looks like AMAZING work!!

You think it looks good like that? Check out the cover painted and antiqued! I'm stoked right now. Lol

 

[samuraiboo]

Wow! Those sculpts you did are seriously great! Can't wait to see this when it's all done and everything comes together!

Hee hee...just got this done tonight....

 

[terryhimself]

Terrific job. Beautiful prop from a great movie!

 

[samuraiboo]

All done!!!! I am super stoked with this one. A few issues, but still cool. Let me know what you guys think. I need to change up the process a bit to make it easier and less issues involved, but that will.happen on the next commission. ( if there IS a next one. Lol)

 

[terryhimself]

I stand by my original post...great job!

 

[Engywook]

Fantastic job it looks amazing.

 

[keepcalmcostume]

This turned out awesome! Excellent job with the pages. I made the spellbook a few years ago but skipped the pages, so that's one of the upgrades I'm doing on my second version.