American English

How to pronounce magicians

nounB1
muhJIHshnz

/məˈʤɪ.ʃn̩z/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Related entry: magician

a person who entertains people by doing tricks that seem to use magic

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Meanings & examples

noun

a person who entertains people by doing tricks that seem to use magic

The magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat.

We hired a magician for the children's birthday party.

Common phrases & grammar

perform magic tricks · professional magician · hire a magician · stage magician

a magician performs a trick

hire a magician for a party

nounless common

a person in a story who uses magical powers

The magician used his powers to protect the village.

In the film, a young magician casts a powerful spell.

Common phrases & grammar

use magical powers · cast a spell

a magician uses magic

a magician casts a spell

Useful expressions

magician's assistant

a person who helps a magician during a performance

The magician's assistant handed him a deck of cards.

close-up magician

a magician who performs tricks very close to a small audience

A close-up magician entertained us during dinner.

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