Magician
Magician
Magician (pronunciation: /məˈdʒɪʃən/) is a term often used to refer to individuals who perform magic tricks, illusions, and other feats of sleight of hand. The term is derived from the Latin magus, which was used to refer to members of the priestly class in ancient Persia who were known for their knowledge of the occult and their ability to perform seemingly supernatural feats.
Etymology
The term "magician" comes from the Latin magus, which was used to refer to a member of the priestly class in ancient Persia. The magi were known for their knowledge of the occult and their ability to perform seemingly supernatural feats. The term was later adopted by the Greeks and Romans, who used it to refer to anyone who practiced magic.
Related Terms
- Magic (illusion): The art of producing a desired effect or result through the use of incantation or various other techniques that presumably assure human control of supernatural agencies or the forces of nature.
- Sleight of hand: A skillful deception often used in magic tricks.
- Illusion: A distortion of the senses, revealing how the brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation.
- Occult: The "knowledge of the hidden" or "knowledge of the paranormal", as opposed to facts and "knowledge of the measurable", usually referred to as science.
See Also
- Wizard: A practitioner of magic; the male counterpart of a witch.
- Witch: A practitioner of witchcraft.
- Sorcerer: A practitioner of magic who uses spells, charms, and incantations to control supernatural forces.
- Conjurer: A performer of magic tricks; a magician.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Magician
- Wikipedia's article - Magician
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