thaumaturgy (n.)

  1. any art that invokes supernatural powers

    [ Syn: magic ]

  2. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

    [ Syn: magic trick , conjuring trick , trick , magic , legerdemain , conjuration , illusion , deception ]

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