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magician

[məˈdʒɪʃən]

magician Definition

  • 1a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment
  • 2a person with exceptional skill or talent in a particular field

Using magician: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "magician" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

  • Example

    She is a magician with numbers and can solve complex equations in seconds.

  • Example

    He is a magician on the guitar and can play any song by ear.

magician Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for magician

Antonyms for magician

Idioms Using magician

  • work like magic

    to be very effective or successful

    Example

    The new medicine worked like magic and cured her illness.

  • to do something with great skill or ease

    Example

    He fixed the car like a magician and had it running smoothly in no time.

  • to produce something unexpected or surprising

    Example

    The CEO managed to pull a rabbit out of a hat and save the company from bankruptcy.

Phrases with magician

  • a person who uses magic for evil purposes

    Example

    The villagers were afraid of the black magician who lived in the forest.

  • a person who uses magic for good purposes

    Example

    The white magician used his powers to heal the sick and help those in need.

  • magician's assistant

    a person who helps a magician during a performance by setting up props, performing illusions, or distracting the audience

    Example

    The magician's assistant helped him perform the disappearing act.

Origins of magician

from Old French 'magique', from Latin 'magice', from Greek 'mageia', meaning 'sorcery'

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Summary: magician in Brief

A 'magician' [məˈdʒɪʃən] is a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment or has exceptional skill in a particular field. Examples include 'The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat,' and 'She is a magician with numbers.' Phrases like 'black magician' and 'white magician' denote the use of magic for evil or good purposes, respectively. Idioms like 'work like magic' and 'like a magician' describe effectiveness and skill, while 'pull a rabbit out of a hat' means to produce something unexpected.

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