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| open sesame |
in The Arabian Nights, the magic words that open the door of the robbers' den. [1/2 definitions] |
| philter |
a magic potion, esp. one designed to make a person fall in love. |
| prestidigitation |
nimble, dextrous use of the hands in performing magic tricks; sleight of hand. |
| rune1 |
a magic charm, usu. sung or chanted. [1/2 definitions] |
| sleight of hand |
skill with one's hands in confusing or deceiving onlookers, as in juggling or magic tricks; legerdemain. |
| sorcery |
the use of powers gained from evil spirits to do magic, cast spells, or the like; witchcraft. |
| stereopticon |
a type of slide projector designed so that one view is fading out while the next one is fading in; magic lantern. |
| superstition |
the tendency to hold such beliefs; faith in chance or magic. [1/4 definitions] |
| thaumaturgy |
the working of miracles or wonders; magic. |
| trick |
a feat of skill, dexterity, or magic. [1/13 definitions] |
| warlock |
a man who practices witchcraft or magic arts; sorcerer. |
| witch |
a woman who practices or is believed to practice occult magic; sorceress. (Cf. warlock.) [1/4 definitions] |
| witch doctor |
in some primitive societies, a person who is believed to be able to use magic or supernatural powers to cure illnesses, fend off evil, and the like; shaman; medicine man. |
| wizard |
one who practices magic; sorcerer. [1/2 definitions] |
| wizardry |
the magic practiced by a wizard; sorcery. [2 definitions] |
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