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==Origin==

==Origin==

[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

[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

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: to charge or entreat [[earnestly]] or [[solemnly]]

*1: to charge or entreat [[earnestly]] or [[solemnly]]

*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.

'''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.

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]].

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]].

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]

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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