magician
noun
ma·gi·cian
mə-ˈji-shən 
Examples of magician in a Sentence
The magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat.
She is a magician on the basketball court.
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Because a magic trick in the hands of a good magician — somebody who understands the psychology of how the moment works — can feel miraculous.
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Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Shakespeare’s fantasy drama about a nearly deserted island ruled by a magician is directed by Robert H. Davis with original music by Kathryn Swanson.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
Additional entertainment was provided by Brin — showing off his magic tricks — and professional magician David Blaine, who performed an elaborate trick in which every guest shuffled a pack of cards according to Blaine’s instructions and then had hundreds of people select the exact same card.
—Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
Highlights include Easter egg hunt, children’s crafts, face painting, balloon creations, magician and photos with the Easter Bunny.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Shakespeare’s fantasy drama about a nearly deserted island ruled by a magician is directed by Robert H. Davis with original music by Kathryn Swanson.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
Additional entertainment was provided by Brin — showing off his magic tricks — and professional magician David Blaine, who performed an elaborate trick in which every guest shuffled a pack of cards according to Blaine’s instructions and then had hundreds of people select the exact same card.
—Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
Highlights include Easter egg hunt, children’s crafts, face painting, balloon creations, magician and photos with the Easter Bunny.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Magician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magician. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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magician
noun
ma·gi·cian
mə-ˈjish-ən
1
: a person skilled in magic
especially
: sorcerer
2
: a performer of tricks of illusion
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