magician

noun

ma·gi·cian | \ mə-ˈji-shən

Definition of magician

1 : one skilled in magic especially : sorcerer

2 : one who performs tricks of illusion and sleight of hand

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The magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat. She is a magician on the basketball court.

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This mansion in Hollywood serves as a clubhouse for magicians, with illusionists, mentalists, and more performing nightly to a crowd required to dress in vintage formal attire. — Maxwell Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, "20 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles," 1 Mar. 2018 The competition ended up coming down to two finalists — Darci Lynne and magician Shin Lim (the winner of AGT season 13). — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'America's Got Talent' and Susan Boyle Fans Are Livid After Shin Lim Wins 'Champions'," 19 Feb. 2019 Women in Magic: Oakland Magic Circle hosts a panel discussion about female magicians followed by performances. — San Francisco Chronicle, "SFChronicle critics’ picks: What to do the week of March 4," 2 Mar. 2018 Grab a mask, watch magicians perform and listen to one of Canada's biggest electronic dance music artists, Vanic. — Anchorage Daily News, "Coming up: Running of the reindeer, a 1-minute play festival and black magic masquerade," 2 Mar. 2018 Simon, once again, went after Mel B while giving feedback to a magician. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'America's Got Talent' Judges Simon Cowell and Mel B Were Feuding Last Night," 15 Aug. 2018 Sharks Rock, The Magic of Sharks 2: Tuesday, June 26, 6 to 7 p.m. Join magician Steve Woyce for an entertaining show packed with amazing shark magic, facts and fun. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 19 June 2018 The South Korean official pulled out 50,000 won bill — worth about $50 — and gave it to the magician, who then promptly turned it into a $1 note. — Anna Fifield, Washington Post, "Did you hear the one about the North Korean leader, the $100 bill and the trump card?," 30 Apr. 2018 Charlotte’s Hayden Childress is a magician for the digital age, but also wants to lure audiences away from their screens to experience magic live. — Courtney Devores, charlotteobserver, "Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | March 23-29 | Charlotte Observer," 22 Mar. 2018

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