Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun magician

2 senses of magician

Sense 1
magician, prestidigitator, conjurer, conjuror, illusionist -- (someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience)
       => performer, performing artist -- (an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience)

Sense 2
sorcerer, magician, wizard, necromancer, thaumaturge, thaumaturgist -- (one who practices magic or sorcery)
       => occultist -- (a believer in occultism; someone versed in the occult arts)