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

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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

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Etymology

Origin of magician

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

Example Sentences

You might expect that seeing the process up close would spoil the mystique, like a magician revealing their tricks, but in the case of Adrien and Kathy, it only deepened the sense of wonder.

From Los Angeles Times

In another, Maxwell and magician David Copperfield, both in bathrobes, embrace in front of white columns.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

“It’s crucial because he’s not a magician,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

I spread my arms wide like a magician, and accidentally hit someone’s backpack.

From Literature

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