conjuration

/,kɔndʤuə'reiʃn/
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conjuration

A magician performs a conjuration with a deck of cards.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A magical illusion or trick: An act of creating an illusion that appears supernatural, often perceived as magic by those who do not understand the method.
    • The act of summoning a spirit or demon: The practice of invoking a supernatural being through a ritual or incantation.
    • A ritualistic recitation: The chanting or speaking of specific words or sounds, believed to possess magical power to achieve a desired effect.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The magician's conjuration of a dove from an empty hat amazed the audience. (This refers to the illusory feat.)
    • The ancient manuscript described a dangerous conjuration for calling forth a demon. (This refers to the act of summoning a spirit.)
    • The witch performed a conjuration, reciting the old verses to protect the village. (This refers to the ritual recitation.)
Advanced Usage
  • "By conjuration": Through the use of magic or incantation.
    • He claimed the treasure was found not by skill, but by conjuration.
  • "To perform a conjuration": To carry out a magical ritual.
    • The sorcerer prepared to perform a conjuration under the full moon.
Variants and Related Words
  • Conjure (verb): To summon a spirit or to perform magic; to bring something to mind.
    • The shaman could conjure visions of the future.
  • Conjurer/Conjuror (noun): A person who performs conjurations; a magician.
    • The conjurer claimed he could speak with the dead.
Synonyms
  • Incantation: A series of words said as a magic spell or charm.
  • Invocation: The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for aid or inspiration.
  • Illusion: A deceptive appearance or impression.
  • Enchantment: The use of magic; a magical spell.
Related Phrases
  • To conjure up (phrasal verb): To bring to mind or to create as if by magic.
    • The smell of cookies conjured up memories of her grandmother's kitchen.
  • To conjure away (phrasal verb): To make something disappear as if by magic.
    • He wished he could conjure away all his problems.
Related Idioms
  • Black art of conjuration: Refers to the practice of sorcery or necromancy, often with a negative connotation.
    • The villagers feared him, believing he practiced the black art of conjuration.
conjuration

A magician performs a conjuration with a deck of cards.

Noun
  1. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
  2. calling up a spirit or devil
  3. a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect

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