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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
With three new magicians, plus the returns of Caplan and Mark Ruffalo’s Dylan (in a brief cameo), the Four Horsemen become eight by the end of the movie.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Nov. 2025
How exactly did a movie about magicians, of all things, become a true Hollywood success story?
—Barry Levitt, Time, 15 Nov. 2025
Their characters, known as the Four Horsemen, are joined by a trio of younger magicians played by Justice Smith, Ariana Greenblatt and Dominic Sessa.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 Nov. 2025
The criminals, who are all professional magicians and thieves, reunite for another heist and bring along some newcomers to the franchise like Rosamund Pike, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa and Ariana Greenblatt.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Smith rounds out the new group of magicians and plays Charlie.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Plus, the movie is about as anti-capitalist and anti-billionaire as a popcorn flick about magicians can be.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 12 Nov. 2025
After all, the film series follows a group of street magicians — played by Eisenberg, Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco — who famously use tricks to steal from the wealthy.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
While the club has provided a diverse range of programming for more than 70 years – including magicians, jugglers and carnival acts – Crazy Horse Paris is also known for welcoming in celebrity guest performances.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Nov. 2025
How exactly did a movie about magicians, of all things, become a true Hollywood success story?
—Barry Levitt, Time, 15 Nov. 2025
Their characters, known as the Four Horsemen, are joined by a trio of younger magicians played by Justice Smith, Ariana Greenblatt and Dominic Sessa.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 Nov. 2025
The criminals, who are all professional magicians and thieves, reunite for another heist and bring along some newcomers to the franchise like Rosamund Pike, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa and Ariana Greenblatt.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Smith rounds out the new group of magicians and plays Charlie.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Plus, the movie is about as anti-capitalist and anti-billionaire as a popcorn flick about magicians can be.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 12 Nov. 2025
After all, the film series follows a group of street magicians — played by Eisenberg, Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco — who famously use tricks to steal from the wealthy.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
While the club has provided a diverse range of programming for more than 70 years – including magicians, jugglers and carnival acts – Crazy Horse Paris is also known for welcoming in celebrity guest performances.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magicians
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (2011 - present) With its sorcerers, gods, and talking raccoons, the MCU doesn't usually get too hung up on academic rigor.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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In Jujutsu Kaisen, heroic jujutsu sorcerers wage war against demonic creatures called curses and the curse users, who wield jujutsu powers for evil.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 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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Who were the ad wizards who came up with that one?—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Whatever uncanny floating effect Henson’s wizards put on that baby has freaked me out for decades.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
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The growing popularity of Etsy witches is what caught the attention of Rohit Thawani, 44, who works at an advertising agency in Los Angeles.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
26 Dec. 2025
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In Chiloé Island, Chile, NPR's Michele Kelemen noticed many stores selling images of witches.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Magicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magicians. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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