magician
/mə'dʤiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who practices magic or sorcery: A magician is someone believed to use supernatural powers or arcane knowledge to influence events, people, or the natural world.
- A performer of magic tricks: A magician is an entertainer who performs illusions, sleight of hand, and other tricks designed to amaze and amuse an audience.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Sorcerer):
- In the legend, the old magician cast a spell to protect the kingdom.
- The villagers feared the magician who lived in the forest.
- Noun (Entertainer):
- The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat to the children's delight.
- We hired a magician to perform at the birthday party.
Advanced Usage
- "Magician of/in": Used to describe someone with an extraordinary, almost magical, skill in a particular field.
- He is a magician in the kitchen, creating incredible dishes from simple ingredients.
- The director was a magician of light and shadow in his films.
Variants and Related Words
- Magic (n): The art or practice of using supernatural powers or performing illusions.
- Magical (adj): Relating to, using, or resembling magic; wonderfully enchanting.
- Magic trick (n): A feat of illusion performed by an entertainer.
Synonyms
- Sorcerer / Sorceress: A person who practices sorcery; a wizard or witch.
- Illusionist: A performer who specializes in magic tricks and optical illusions.
- Conjurer: A person who performs conjuring tricks; a magician.
Related Phrases
- Prestidigitator: A formal term for a performer of sleight of hand or conjuring tricks.
- Like magic: Happening in a surprisingly effective and delightful way.
- The stain disappeared like magic.
Noun
- one who practices magic or sorcery
- someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience