magician

noun

ma·​gi·​cian mə-ˈji-shən How to pronounce magician (audio)
1
: one skilled in magic
especially : sorcerer
2
: one who performs tricks of illusion and sleight of hand

Examples of magician in a Sentence

The magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat. She is a magician on the basketball court.
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The event, founded and hosted by magician Paul Dwork – The Magic of Merlin, has raised more than $1 million for various charities. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025 During Wednesday's episode of their podcast, Where Everybody Knows Your Name With Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes), the co-hosts and former Cheers co-stars got on the topic of motorcycles while interviewing world-famous magician David Blaine. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 Soon David Blaine appeared out of nowhere, as magicians are prone to do, and started doing card tricks for the champ and weed investor. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2025 Performers include Carina Concealed Weapon, Marina Magdalena, magician Paul Kilmer, Ryder Die, Tiana Maxim, Paxx Headroom, Mia and the show’s namesake and host Dexx Delirium. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for magician

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of magician was in the 14th century

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“Magician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magician. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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magician

noun
ma·​gi·​cian mə-ˈjish-ən How to pronounce magician (audio)
1
: a person skilled in magic
especially : sorcerer
2
: a performer of tricks of illusion

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