thaumaturgy

• Sustantivo que designa el arte o la práctica de realizar milagros o de ejecutar magia, a menudo implicando la invocación de fuerzas sobrenaturales o la realización de trucos ilusorios que parecen mágicos para los no iniciados. También puede referirse al poder de obrar prodigios atribuido a santos o taumaturgos.

A noun referring to the art or practice of working wonders or performing magic, often involving the invocation of supernatural powers or the performance of illusory feats that appear magical to the uninitiated.

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1. Supernatural artC2formal

   Any practice or art that is believed to invoke or harness supernatural powers or forces.

   Arte sobrenatural

   • The ancient text described thaumaturgy as a sacred art of miracles.
   • In medieval times, thaumaturgy was often associated with alchemy and mysticism.
   • Some scholars argue that thaumaturgy is distinct from witchcraft.

   Sinónimosconjuringmagicsorcerywitchcraftwizardrywonderworking

2. Illusory featC2formal

   A trick or performance that appears magical to naive observers, often through illusion or sleight of hand.

   Juego de manos o ilusionismo

   • The street performer's act was pure thaumaturgy, leaving the crowd amazed.
   • To the uninitiated, the magician's trick seemed like real thaumaturgy.
   • Modern stage magic often relies on thaumaturgy rather than actual supernatural powers.

   Sinónimosconjurationillusionlegerdemainmagicprestidigitationsleight of handtrickery