conjuror

/ˈkɑndʒərər/
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Other forms: conjurors

Definitions of conjuror
  1. noun
    someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
    synonyms: conjurer, illusionist, magician, prestidigitator
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    types:
    escape expert, escapologist
    an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping
    mind reader, telepathist, thought-reader
    a magician who seems to discern the thoughts of another person (usually by clever signals from an accomplice)
    type of:
    performer, performing artist
    an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
  2. noun
    a witch doctor who practices conjury
    synonyms: conjure man, conjurer
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    type of:
    witch doctor
    someone who is believed to heal through magical powers
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