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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
Perched in the Hollywood Hills, the Magic Castle is one of Los Angeles’ most unusual landmarks, boasting a private society for magicians tucked inside a mansion known as the Holly Chateau.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
At least one of Tullman’s magicians, Nicholas Locapo, who has moved here from Columbus, Ohio, seemed very happy in that magician’s way.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Some magicians talk to the audience as a form of misdirection, which sounds like a logical strategy, at first glance.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
These boils impact the Egyptians and even Pharaoh’s magicians.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Twin magicians take revenge on their abusive mother in the middle of their act.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Guests traveling aboard Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas will get the opportunity to see a permanent America's Got Talent LIVE show, featuring a rotating lineup of magicians, acrobats, and singers pulled from the show and its global counterparts.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Musicians, face painters, magicians, caricature artists, and aerial acrobats show off their creativity and entertain the masses.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Again, sourced by the archival magicians Raffe Vintage.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
At least one of Tullman’s magicians, Nicholas Locapo, who has moved here from Columbus, Ohio, seemed very happy in that magician’s way.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Some magicians talk to the audience as a form of misdirection, which sounds like a logical strategy, at first glance.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
These boils impact the Egyptians and even Pharaoh’s magicians.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Twin magicians take revenge on their abusive mother in the middle of their act.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Guests traveling aboard Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas will get the opportunity to see a permanent America's Got Talent LIVE show, featuring a rotating lineup of magicians, acrobats, and singers pulled from the show and its global counterparts.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Musicians, face painters, magicians, caricature artists, and aerial acrobats show off their creativity and entertain the masses.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Again, sourced by the archival magicians Raffe Vintage.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magicians
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An odder explanation involves sorcerers (koldunï-arbui) and sacrifices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The land of sorcerers, dragons and savagery played out across eight gripping series, drawing millions of viewers into the fictional worlds of Westeros, Essos, and beyond.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Their conjurers, who refuse to accept the rules of the real world, can also be great fun to read about.—
Erin Somers,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Wizards, or mages (as the group has commonly referred to Eleven), develop their powers using arcane magic to cast powerful spells.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Nov. 2025
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Yennefer is now spearheading a new alliance of mages and elves operating out of The Lodge.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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TurboTax and FreeTaxUSA use wizards and landing pages that display tax topics to walk you through Form 1040 and its assorted forms and schedules, asking questions and moving your answers to the official IRS forms in the background.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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This one just happens to involve wizards, goblins, and one savage, half-blind dragon.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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The English actor married Persia White — who played Abby Bennett, one of the famous Bennett witches and the mother to Kat Graham's character, Bonnie.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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Maul’s return in Season 3 of Clone Wars in 2011, by being revived by witches called Nightsisters on Dathomir, was well-received by fans.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Magicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magicians. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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