magician

noun

ma·​gi·​cian mə-ˈji-shən 

1

: one skilled in magic

especially : sorcerer

2

: one who performs tricks of illusion and sleight of hand

Synonyms

• charmer
• conjurer
• conjuror
• enchanter
• mage
• Magian
• magus
• necromancer
• sorcerer
• voodoo
• voodooist
• witch
• wizard

Examples of magician in a Sentence

The magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat.

She is a magician on the basketball court.

Recent Examples on the Web

The rivalry of two magicians, one a man of the Enlightenment, the other the quintessence of the new spirit of Romanticism, set in a world where folklore and superstition speak eloquently of seismic cultural change. —The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024

Teams of human pairs aligned by their jobs or hobbies — like nurses, teachers, magicians and trivia aficionados — are pitted against hamsters in various obstacle courses and other contests scaled to each species for the chance to win a cash prize and prove their superiority. —Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024

The spectacle is also set to feature renowned magicians and circus artists on the show. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024

In addition to musical acts, expect famous magicians, circus artists and more at New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

magician

noun

ma·​gi·​cian mə-ˈjish-ən 

1

: a person skilled in magic

especially : sorcerer

2

: a performer of tricks of illusion