Synonyms for

Magician

Verb / mʌˈdʒɪʃʌn / Another word for magician — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A magician is a person who performs magic tricks to entertain others.

Synonyms & similar words

thaumaturge thaumaturgist conjurer necromancer illusionist conjuror prestidigitator sorcerer wizard illusionist conjurer wizard sorcerer enchanter prestidigitator charmer thaumaturge necromancer mystifier mesmerizer magus trickster warlock witch fakir shaman seer

Synonyms by register

Formal

illusionist prestidigitator conjurer

Informal

trickster showman wizard

Literary

enchanter sorcerer thaumaturge

Antonyms

amateur novice skeptic doubter disbeliever realist

Common collocations

  • stage magician
  • close-up magician
  • card magician
  • street magician
  • famous magician
  • great magician
  • professional magician

Word family

noun magician
verb magic
adjective magical

Usage note

While 'magician' can refer to someone who performs illusions, it can also be used metaphorically for someone with exceptional skill in a particular field. 'Prestidigitator' is a more formal term for a stage magician.

Example sentences

  1. The magician made the cards disappear and reappear.
  2. The audience was amazed by the magician's show.
  3. The magician's assistant helped with the trick.
  4. The magician's hat was filled with surprises.
  5. The magician's cape fluttered in the wind.

Quotes

  • Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • Magic is not a practice. It is a living, breathing web of energy that, with our permission, can encase our every action. - Dorothy Morrison
  • Magic is the only honest profession. A magician promises to deceive you and he does. - Karl Germain

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