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magician

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //məˈdʒɪʃən// UK //mɐdʒˈɪʃən// ma·gi·cian Vulgar

n. a person who performs tricks with cards, coins, or objects to surprise and entertain an audience.

n. a performer who executes illusions and sleight-of-hand tricks for entertainment.


SIMPLE

The magician made the rabbit disappear.

CONTEXTUAL

The magician pulled a long scarf from his empty hat.

COMPLEX

The magician’s sleight of hand concealed the mechanism that allowed the coin to vanish from his palm.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English magicien, from Middle French magicien.

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