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
I give the credit to an experienced conjurer of the unexpected triumph: Peyton Manning.
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
The conjurers have decided to stay put at Hollywood’s Magic Castle.
From Los Angeles Times
His voice, like a conjurer’s incantation, stirs the embers of rage, mustering both a conviction and devotion that consumes both logic and restraint.
From Salon
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