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magician
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someone who uses or practices magic that derives from supernatural or occult sources
A magician is someone who performs magic by drawing on supernatural or occult sources rather than just sleight of hand and illusions. This distinction matters because it reflects different cultural beliefs about whether magic involves hidden natural techniques or genuine supernatural power.
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- Instance of
- occupation
- Image
- Magician visconti.jpg
- Said to be same as
- magician
- Field of occupation
- witchcraft
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- male form of label
- ساحر
- different from
- magician
- Commons category
- Magicians (mystical figures)
- female form of label
- maga
- Unicode character
- 🧙
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Encyclopedic overview
The Magician, an illustration from the Rider–Waite tarot deck first published in 1910
Magic, sometimes spelled magick, is the application of beliefs, rituals or actions employed with the intent to manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces. It is a category into which have been placed various beliefs and practices sometimes considered separate from both religion and science.
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