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magician / wizard
A person who supposedly has supernatural powers and practices magic; a wizard. Usually in fairy tales, myths, and fantasy literature.
Der weise Magier half dem König mit einem mächtigen Schutzzauber.
The wise magician helped the king with a powerful protective spell.
magician
A performer who creates seemingly supernatural effects through tricks and illusions to entertain an audience; a stage magician.
Als Höhepunkt seiner Vorstellung ließ der Magier eine Person auf der Bühne schweben.
As the highlight of his performance, the magician made a person float on stage.
'Der Magier' (the magician) belongs to the word family of 'die Magie' (magic) and the adjective 'magisch' (magical). If you know one of these words, you can understand and remember the others more easily.
Die Zuschauer waren von der Magie der Show begeistert.
The audience was thrilled by the magic of the show.
The context reveals the exact meaning. In stories about fantasy, myths, or fairy tales, it means a real wizard. In the context of a stage, show, and audience, it means a stage magician or illusionist.
In dem Buch kämpft der Held gegen einen bösen Magier.
In the book, the hero fights against an evil magician.
In the fantasy meaning, 'Magier' (magician/wizard) is often combined with adjectives such as 'mächtig' (powerful), 'weise' (wise), or 'böse' (evil). Typical verbs describe his powers, e.g. 'einen Zauber wirken' (to cast a spell).
Ein weiser Magier gab dem Prinzen einen guten Rat.
A wise magician gave the prince good advice.
When a stage performer is meant, 'Magier' (magician) is often used with verbs like 'vorführen' (to perform/demonstrate), 'zeigen' (to show), or 'das Publikum unterhalten' (to entertain the audience). His actions are referred to as 'Tricks' (tricks) or 'Illusionen' (illusions).
Der Magier führte einen beeindruckenden Kartentrick vor.
The magician performed an impressive card trick.
magician / wizard
Both words refer to a figure with supposed or seemingly supernatural powers. „Zauberer“ is the more general term and also fits fairy-tale characters; „Magier“ more often sounds scholarly or is more strongly associated with fantasy, myths, and special powers. The two words can overlap.
Im Fantasyroman studierte der Magier jahrelang die geheimen Kräfte der Zauberei.
In the fantasy novel, the magician studied the secret powers of magic for years.
Im Märchen half der Zauberer dem Mädchen mit einem einfachen Zauberspruch.
In the fairy tale, the wizard helped the girl with a simple magic spell.
