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==Origin==
 
==Origin==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French ''conjurer'', from [[Latin]] ''conjurare'' to join in taking an [[oath]], from ''com''- + ''jurare'' to swear
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[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French ''conjurer'', from [[Latin]] ''conjurare'' to join in taking an [[oath]], from ''com''- + ''jurare'' to swear
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century]
 
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*1: to charge or entreat [[earnestly]] or [[solemnly]]
 
*1: to charge or entreat [[earnestly]] or [[solemnly]]
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*2: to use a conjurer's tricks : [[juggle]]  
 
*2: to use a conjurer's tricks : [[juggle]]  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
'''Conjuration''' in [[traditional]] and most contemporary usage refers to a [[magical]] act of invoking spirits or using [[incantations]] or [[charms]] to cast magical spells. In the context of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legerdemain legerdemain], it may also refer to the [[performance]] of [[illusion]] or magic tricks for show. This article [[discusses]] mainly the original and primary usage, describing [[acts]] of a [[supernatural]] or [[paranormal]] nature.
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'''Conjuration''' in [[traditional]] and most contemporary usage refers to a [[magical]] act of invoking spirits or using [[incantations]] or [[charms]] to cast magical spells. In the context of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legerdemain legerdemain], it may also refer to the [[performance]] of [[illusion]] or magic tricks for show. This article [[discusses]] mainly the original and primary usage, describing [[acts]] of a [[supernatural]] or [[paranormal]] nature.
  
The [[word]] conjuration (from [[Latin]] ''conjure'', ''conjurare'', to "swear together") can be [[interpreted]] in several different ways: as an [[invocation]] or evocation (the latter in the sense of binding by a [[vow]]); as an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism exorcism]; and as an act of producing effects by [[magical]] means.
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The [[word]] conjuration (from [[Latin]] ''conjure'', ''conjurare'', to "swear together") can be [[interpreted]] in several different ways: as an [[invocation]] or evocation (the latter in the sense of binding by a [[vow]]); as an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism exorcism]; and as an act of producing effects by [[magical]] means.
  
The [[word]] is often used synonymously with terms such as "[[invocation]]" or "evocation" or "summoning", although many [[authors]] find it useful to maintain some distinction between these terms. The term "conjuring" is also used as a general term for casting spells in some magical [[traditions]], such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_(folk_magic) Hoodoo]. In that context, amulets and talismans are often kept in a "conjure bag" and "conjuring oils" may be used to anoint candles and other [[magical]] supplies and thus imbue them with specific magical [[powers]].
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The [[word]] is often used synonymously with terms such as "[[invocation]]" or "evocation" or "summoning", although many [[authors]] find it useful to maintain some distinction between these terms. The term "conjuring" is also used as a general term for casting spells in some magical [[traditions]], such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_(folk_magic) Hoodoo]. In that context, amulets and talismans are often kept in a "conjure bag" and "conjuring oils" may be used to anoint candles and other [[magical]] supplies and thus imbue them with specific magical [[powers]].
  
Alternatively, the term "conjuration" may be used refer to an act of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_(illusion) illusionism] or legerdemain, as in the performance of magic tricks for [[entertainment]].
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Alternatively, the term "conjuration" may be used refer to an act of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_(illusion) illusionism] or legerdemain, as in the performance of magic tricks for [[entertainment]].
  
One who performs conjurations is called a conjurer or conjuror. The [[word]] (as ''conjuration'' or ''conjurison'') was formerly used in its [[Latin]] meaning of "[[conspiracy]]".[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conjure]
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One who performs conjurations is called a conjurer or conjuror. The [[word]] (as ''conjuration'' or ''conjurison'') was formerly used in its [[Latin]] meaning of "[[conspiracy]]".[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conjure]
  
 
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Origin

Middle English, from Anglo-French conjurer, from Latin conjurare to join in taking an oath, from com- + jurare to swear

Definitions

b (1) : to affect or effect by or as if by magic
(2) : imagine, contrive —often used with up <we conjure up our own metaphors for our own needs — R. J. Kaufmann>
(3) : to bring to mind <words that conjure pleasant images> —often used with up <conjure up memories>
intransitive verb
b : to practice magical arts
  • 2: to use a conjurer's tricks : juggle

Description

Conjuration in traditional and most contemporary usage refers to a magical act of invoking spirits or using incantations or charms to cast magical spells. In the context of legerdemain, it may also refer to the performance of illusion or magic tricks for show. This article discusses mainly the original and primary usage, describing acts of a supernatural or paranormal nature.

The word conjuration (from Latin conjure, conjurare, to "swear together") can be interpreted in several different ways: as an invocation or evocation (the latter in the sense of binding by a vow); as an exorcism; and as an act of producing effects by magical means.

The word is often used synonymously with terms such as "invocation" or "evocation" or "summoning", although many authors find it useful to maintain some distinction between these terms. The term "conjuring" is also used as a general term for casting spells in some magical traditions, such as Hoodoo. In that context, amulets and talismans are often kept in a "conjure bag" and "conjuring oils" may be used to anoint candles and other magical supplies and thus imbue them with specific magical powers.

Alternatively, the term "conjuration" may be used refer to an act of illusionism or legerdemain, as in the performance of magic tricks for entertainment.

One who performs conjurations is called a conjurer or conjuror. The word (as conjuration or conjurison) was formerly used in its Latin meaning of "conspiracy".[1]