thaumaturgy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any art that invokes supernatural powers
    magic.
  2. noun an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
    magic; legerdemain; conjuring trick; trick; deception; conjuration; magic trick; illusion.

WordNet


Thau"ma*tur`gy noun
Etymology
Gr. .
Definitions
  1. The act or art of performing something wonderful; magic; legerdemain. T. Warton.

Webster 1913