as in magicians
one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment
a skilled prestidigitator can make entire buildings seem to disappear
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magicians
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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.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
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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
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“Prestidigitators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestidigitators. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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