play tricks

exorcise invoke summon

bewitch charm enchant entrance fascinate levitate raise rouse voodoo

call upon ensorcell

disenchant disgust repel repulse

banter laugh quip

chaff deceive deride fool frolic fun gambol jape jest jive jolly josh mock needle play revel rib ridicule roast spoof sport taunt trick wisecrack

horse around kid around make merry play the clown poke fun pull one's leg put on

compliment flatter praise

be serious