conjuration

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.

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conjuration [ˌkɒndʒʊˈreɪʃən]

n

1. a magic spell; incantation

2. a less common word for conjuring

3. Archaic supplication; entreaty

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	conjuration - a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect incantation 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.	conjuration - calling up a spirit or devil         conjuring, conjury, invocation magic, thaumaturgy - any art that invokes supernatural powers summoning, evocation - calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
	3.	conjuration - an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers conjuring trick, legerdemain, magic trick, thaumaturgy, magic, deception, illusion, trick 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