n. Function: noun
1 the use of means (as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces FF1C; the practice of magic FF1E;
Synonyms: bewitchment, conjuring, conjury, enchantment, ensorcellment, incantation, magicking, necromancy, sorcery, thaumaturgy, witchcraft, witchery, witching, wizardry
Related Words: abracadabra, alchemy, augury, charm, divining, exorcism, fortune-telling, mumbo jumbo, occultism, soothsaying, sortilege, voodooism; devilry, deviltry, diablerie, diabolism, satanism; wicca
2 the art of producing mysterious effects by illusion and sleight of hand FF1C; the club presented a program of clever magic to raise funds FF1E;
Synonyms: conjuring, legerdemain
Idioms: sleight of hand