magicians

noun

plural of magician
1
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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2
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 The performances, featuring everything from card tricks and mentalism to sword swallowing, will showcase a rotating cast of magicians who may be early in their careers but have big aspirations. — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 The restaurant’s cliff divers, magicians, puppeteers and roving performers have been bargaining with management for more than a year, after officially voting to unionize in November 2024. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 At the suggestion of a talent scout, the German magicians moved to Vegas in 1967. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026 El Ojos Del Cóndor is the third time the Gutiérrez brothers worked with Auerbach and his Easy Eye crew of sonic magicians in Nashville. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 July 2026 The performers include cliff divers, puppeteers and magicians who have been in negotiations with management for more than a year, reportedly attending 14 bargaining sessions with management. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 Every twenty minutes cliff divers, costumed characters, and magicians put on performances and interact with diners. — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Hang out with sheep, meet magicians and clowns and explore the amusement park. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Other highlights of the morning included a live disc jockey, magicians from Magic Castle in Los Angeles, Star Wars characters, LAPD K9 officers and motorcycles, free face painting, caricature drawings and a balloon artist. — Marianne Love, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magicians
  1. sorcerers
  2. conjurers
  3. mages
  4. wizards
  5. witches
Noun
  • But that apprehension is directed toward monsters, goddesses, sorcerers, and nymphs.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026
  • Indeed, the sequel to the fan-favorite 1998 film, in which Bullock and Kidman play sister sorcerers, will hit theaters this September.
    — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
Definition of sorcerers
Noun
  • 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
Definition of conjurers
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  • This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of mages
Noun
  • Their quest pits them against wizards, monsters, dragons, and a sinister conspiracy in a lighthearted fantasy adventure inspired by the tabletop RPG.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • After climbing the Azkaban Escape Tower to the top, repel-style, young wizards-in-training, Clark and Emily Friscia, were ready to go home.
    — Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of wizards
Noun
  • Terrifying witches who bewitch unsuspecting travelers with cursed meat.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Fortunately, Bagley’s cast doesn’t hold back in this slight but fun effort that features witches, zombies and other underground dwellers.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of witches

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