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as in sorcerers
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
the magician was able to summon the birds of the air and the beasts of the field with a simple spell
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as in conjurers
one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment
the famous magician's signature trick was pulling a rabbit out of a hat
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Recent Examples of magicians
There were also performances from magicians/AGT alumni Piff the Magic Dragon, Shin Lim, and Mat Franco, and trap choir/AGT alumni Sainted teamed up with season 20 finalist Mama Duke for a song.
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Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Charlie embarks on all sorts of dark heists, working for gloamists, magicians who manipulate shadows to do their bidding.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Happel and his team plan to host a diverse range of local and national acts, from punk and metal to rock en español and touring legends, as well as magicians, stand-ups, burlesque dancers, neo-circus acts and more.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Comedians, singers, musicians, DJs and magicians are also included, though that is more relevant to the wedding performer crowd than Grammy-winners.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Two young, passionate magicians, Robert Angier (Jackman), a charismatic showman, and Alfred Borden (Bale), a gifted illusionist, are friends and partners until one fateful night when their biggest trick goes terribly wrong.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
That includes flautists, violinists, pianists, singers, dancers, magicians, comedians – and a lot more.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
With the cash in their tip jars or guitar cases dwindling, magicians and musicians are turning toward digital payments to make money from performing.
—Evie Steele, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
What to expect A pre-show lounge will open the event with signature cocktails and sleight-of-hand magicians and mentalists mingling through the crowd.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Charlie embarks on all sorts of dark heists, working for gloamists, magicians who manipulate shadows to do their bidding.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Happel and his team plan to host a diverse range of local and national acts, from punk and metal to rock en español and touring legends, as well as magicians, stand-ups, burlesque dancers, neo-circus acts and more.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Comedians, singers, musicians, DJs and magicians are also included, though that is more relevant to the wedding performer crowd than Grammy-winners.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Two young, passionate magicians, Robert Angier (Jackman), a charismatic showman, and Alfred Borden (Bale), a gifted illusionist, are friends and partners until one fateful night when their biggest trick goes terribly wrong.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
That includes flautists, violinists, pianists, singers, dancers, magicians, comedians – and a lot more.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
With the cash in their tip jars or guitar cases dwindling, magicians and musicians are turning toward digital payments to make money from performing.
—Evie Steele, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
What to expect A pre-show lounge will open the event with signature cocktails and sleight-of-hand magicians and mentalists mingling through the crowd.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magicians
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The sorcerers also reveal that Bruce Banner has become Infinity Hulk, a living vessel for the Infinity Stones.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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The fictional Night Raven College serves as a training ground for aspiring sorcerers, with dormitories themed around villainous icons like the Queen of Hearts, Scar, Ursula, Jafar, the Evil Queen, Hades and Maleficent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Today, conjurers are not exclusively women.—
Danielle Amir Jackson,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yennefer is gathering mages to help get to him from all angles.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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No one has lived on a distant planet, in the far future, or any place where dragons or wizards rule—so, kudos to anyone who can make such realms feel truly lived in.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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This rendition of the beloved franchise follows the Smurfs on a mission to save Papa Smurf, who was stolen by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The footage showed the actresses — who are reprising their roles as sisters (and witches) Gillian and Sally Owens — laughing and embracing.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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But why did skeletons, witches and ghosts start popping up as fireworks faded away?—
George Petras,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Magicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magicians. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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