thaumaturgy

• Nom désignant l'art ou la pratique d'accomplir des miracles ou de la magie, impliquant souvent l'invocation de forces surnaturelles ou l'exécution de tours illusionnistes qui semblent magiques aux non-initiés.

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.

   Art surnaturel

   • 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.

   Synonymesconjuringmagicsorcerywitchcraftwizardrywonderworking

2. Illusory featC2formal

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

   Tour de magie (illusionnisme)

   • 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.

   Synonymesconjurationillusionlegerdemainmagicprestidigitationsleight of handtrickery