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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He has been described as a magician and “being of light.”
From Los Angeles Times • 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
For over a decade, Prashant Kishor was India's backstage magician - the political strategist trusted by everyone from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to powerful regional leaders such as Nitish Kumar and Mamata Banerjee.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025
Being a magician in a movie is a bit like being a ventriloquist on the radio: What’s the point?
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
The magician is stepping onto the stage, bowing deeply.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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