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magician Synonyms

Another word for magician

Choosing another word for magician depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An entertainer who performs sleight of hand, stage illusions, and seemingly impossible tricks for an audience.

Usage Example

"The illusionist amazed the children by pulling a live rabbit out of an empty top hat."

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illusionist
conjurer
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prestidigitator
sleight-of-hand artist

• noun (Context 2)

A person in folklore, mythology, or fiction who practices supernatural magic or sorcery.

Usage Example

"In the ancient legend, the royal court consulted a powerful sorcerer to lift the curse on the kingdom."

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sorcerer
wizard
enchanter
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mage
warlock
necromancer

• noun (Context 3)

A person with exceptional skill, ingenuity, or talent in a particular field.

Usage Example

"Our lead software engineer is an absolute wizard when it comes to fixing complex database errors."

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wizard
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virtuoso
genius
maestro
whiz
prodigy
master

Opposites of magician

The opposite of magician shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

novice
amateur
See all opposites of magician

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Magician. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/magician
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