conjurer

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Herbert Smith, an Houdini-inspired escapologist and conjurer, met Lottie Roberts in Shrewsbury where she was working in a cafe.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

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 a digital conjurer based in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024

The conjurer said, “What is your name, boy?”

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis