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
And yet, this intimate chamber piece is its own confident flex, further proof that Perkins is a superb conjurer of old-fashioned dread, even if there’s little that’s memorable underneath.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025
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
The conjurer said, “You’re right, MaWee, that was most remarkable! Now how ’bout the others?”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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