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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.
• 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
Strong
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
Strong
virtuoso
genius
maestro
whiz
prodigy
master
Opposites of magician
The opposite of magician shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
novice
amateur
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Magician. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/magician