conjurer

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Dating back to the late 18th century, “hoax” seems to derive from what a conjurer or juggler might say, a truncation of “hocus pocus,” utilized to divert the attention of an audience.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025

I give the credit to an experienced conjurer of the unexpected triumph: Peyton Manning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Goth Shakira is an Aquarian digital conjurer and Queen of Pentacles divining in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

In a 1952 interview with Dahl for Argosy Magazine, he spoke about being fascinated by magic after a performance by an Indian conjurer who went by the name of Professor Moor.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2023

I remembered him jacklegging my fish, I remembered him telling confusing tales to the new-free folks, I remembered him thinking ’bout making me travel with that conjurer, Sir Charles.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis