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Conjuration

noun

A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect. Synonym: incantation.

Calling up a spirit or devil. Synonyms: conjuring, conjury, invocation.

An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers. Synonyms: conjuring trick, deception, illusion, legerdemain, magic, magic trick, thaumaturgy, trick.

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"Conjuration" Quotes from Famous Books

... in the Pit three times, and then fling it down. And after this without any more ado, bring in the rest of the Corn as fast as they can. For this Labour, and that of weeding, the Women have a Fee due to them, which they call Warapol, that is as much Corn, as shall cover the Stone and the other Conjuration-Instruments at the bottom of ...

— An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies • Robert Knox

... approbation[8] Of what your reverence shall incite us to. Therefore take heed how you impawn our person,[9] How you awake the sleeping sword of war: We charge you, in the name of Heaven, take heed: Under this conjuration, ...

— King Henry the Fifth - Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre • William Shakespeare

Words linked to "Conjuration" : summoning, spell, magical spell, performance, magic spell, charm, prestidigitation, sleight of hand, card trick, conjure, evocation