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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
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.
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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
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 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
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Today, conjurers are not exclusively women.—
Danielle Amir Jackson,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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After fulfilling the accidental want of a girl named Vira, Christmas, winter symbols, and the magical powers of the wizards, disappear from people’s memories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Mentor Students In Underserved Communities Create a mentorship program where tech wizards guide students in underserved communities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Prices start at just $8 in the Halloween Shop, and witches and ghosts aren’t the only things lurking in there.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the two minute trailer (below), the death of someone close to a secret society charged with monitoring the world’s immortals, including witches and vampires, prompts the group to seek out a new recruit in the form of a young unsuspecting man, Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton).—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Magicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magicians. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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