magician

[ muh-jish-uhn ]
/ məˈdʒɪʃ ən /

noun

an entertainer who is skilled in producing illusion by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; conjurer.
a person who is skilled in magic; sorcerer.

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Origin of magician

1350–1400; magic + -ian; replacing Middle English magicien < Middle French
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British Dictionary definitions for magician

magician
/ (məˈdʒɪʃən) /

noun

another term for conjuror
a person who practises magic
a person who has extraordinary skill, influence, or qualities
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