Simple Definition of magician

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magician

noun

plural magicians
1
: a person who has the power to make impossible things happen : sorcerer
2
: a performer who does tricks that seem to be impossible
The magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat.
3
: a person who has amazing skills
She is a magician on the basketball court.

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“Magician.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/magician. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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