prestidigitator

as in magician
one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment a skilled prestidigitator can make entire buildings seem to disappear

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magician
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  • In the end, Rhodes officially inducts the four magicians into The Eye and becomes their handler for all future performances.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 5 June 2025
  • From musicians to magicians, comedians to contortionists, dance troops, sword swallowers, dog acts and guys dressing up in weird costumes, there’s a surprise around every corners.
    Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 27 May 2025
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“Prestidigitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestidigitator. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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