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conjuration

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con·ju·ra·tion  (knj-rshn)
n.
1. The act or art of conjuring.
2. A magic spell or incantation.
3. A magic trick or magical effect: "a theatrical magician who knows how to make a dance program an evening of fantastic conjurations" New York Times.
4. Archaic A solemn appeal; an entreaty.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.conjurationconjuration - a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
magic spell, magical spell, charm, spell - a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"
invocation - an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil
2.conjurationconjuration - calling up a spirit or devil
magic, thaumaturgy - any art that invokes supernatural powers
summoning, evocation - calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
3.conjurationconjuration - an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
performance - the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"
card trick - a trick performed with playing cards
prestidigitation, sleight of hand - manual dexterity in the execution of tricks

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But, if thou wear this form through mere passing conjuration, then resume thy former aspect
Instead of trying to still his fears, he encouraged them, with that superstitious impression which clings to us all, that if we expect evil very strongly it is the less likely to come; and when he heard a horse approaching at a trot, and saw a hat rising above a hedge beyond an angle of the lane, he felt as if his conjuration had succeeded.
Brooding over all these matters, the mother felt like one who has evoked a spirit, but, by some irregularity in the process of conjuration, has failed to win the master-word that should control this new and incomprehensible intelligence.
 
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