magician
Americannoun
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an entertainer who is skilled in producing illusion by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; conjurer.
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a person who is skilled in magic; sorcerer.
- Synonyms:
- wizard , enchanter , necromancer
noun
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another term for conjuror
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a person who practises magic
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a person who has extraordinary skill, influence, or qualities
Etymology
Origin of magician
1350–1400; magic + -ian; replacing Middle English magicien < Middle French
Example Sentences
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Some nine years down the line, fresh blood is needed, so “Now You Don’t” plays like “Now You See Me: The New Class,” introducing a trio of budding magicians who take inspiration from the Horsemen.
From Los Angeles Times
Being a magician in a movie is a bit like being a ventriloquist on the radio: What’s the point?
As well as being Wales' record goalscorer and cap holder, Bale was a generational talent, a freak of nature, a magician who could change the course of a match all on his own.
From BBC
That’s like sawing the magician in half and never putting them back together again.
From Salon
For me it was this tiny factoid: Douglas Kelley, the psychiatrist, was also an amateur magician.
From Los Angeles Times
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