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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The American West was a magician’s box: go in as one person, emerge as another.
From Los Angeles Times
Like Victor Frankenstein, who diligently selects body parts from corpses to stitch together his humanoid creation, the Mexican director carefully assembled his troupe of movie magicians.
From Los Angeles Times
"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
The star appeared as an air stewardess, twirling her way through baggage reclaim while shrugging off a bevy of useless men – a surgeon, a priest, a magician, an astronaut.
From BBC
“I might head over to the Mutton for a late supper. Mrs. Tilbury is a bit of a magician, isn’t she?”
From Literature
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