Magician (noun)

1. A person who performs magic tricks to entertain an audience.
2. A person who is skilled in or claims to be able to perform magic.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french magitien, from late latin magitianus, from magus "magician" (see mage).

Examples:

1. The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
2. The stage magician performed a series of illusions.
3. He was considered to be one of the greatest magicians of his time.
4. The magician performed a disappearing act.
5. The magician's assistant was an integral part of his act.