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magician

American  
[muh-jish-uhn] / məˈdʒɪʃ ən /

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 British  
/ məˈdʒɪʃən /

noun

  1. another term for conjuror

  2. a person who practises magic

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of magician

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

Example Sentences

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It is a former warehouse located on Piccadilly and hosted stars such as Steven Frayne, formerly known as magician Dynamo.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The first three weeks saw an 8-year-old aerialist, a 74-year-old comedian, a laser-performing duo from Vietnam and a Las Vegas magician who hung from the ceiling in a straitjacket.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

"Even if this didn't have a supernatural storyline, Crook is already a magician, someone whose joyous storytelling can make you feel strangely and intensely alive," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

A man desperately searching for a handkerchief while trying to stifle a sneeze, the world’s oldest magician making a comeback — these hilarious bits require no context.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

“For the same reason a magician uses misdirection,” answered Rio.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti