magician

[muh-jish-uhn]

noun

1. an entertainer who is skilled in producing illusion by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; conjurer.

2. a person who is skilled in magic; sorcerer.

   Synonyms: wizard, enchanter, necromancer

magician

/ məˈdʒɪʃən /

noun

1. another term for conjuror

2. a person who practises magic

3. a person who has extraordinary skill, influence, or qualities

Word History and Origins

Origin of magician¹

1350–1400; magic + -ian; replacing Middle English magicien < Middle French

Example Sentences

And of course a skilled magician, like a technology executive pitching a product, can make an audience believe anything.

From Los Angeles Times

If the magicians had voted no, they would have needed to find a new venue at the expiration of their lease on Dec. 31, 2028.

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The dialogue is naturally digressive, sliding in just as much exposition as needed with a magician’s sleight of hand.

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It is relevant to point out that Smith is also a magician, a member of the Magic Castle, home itself to a popular séance.

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And, no, he wasn’t a weightlifter, chainsaw juggler or a magician like the other familiar fixtures on the Venice boardwalk.

From Los Angeles Times

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