noun
Refers to a person who performs magic, often in fantasy or occult contexts. Can be used for stage magicians as well as sorcerers.
その魔術師は帽子からウサギを取り出した。
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
彼は伝説の魔術師のように不思議な力を使う。
He uses mysterious powers like a legendary sorcerer.
奇術師 specifically refers to a stage magician or illusionist, emphasizing tricks and sleight of hand rather than supernatural power.
Compound of 魔術 (magic, sorcery) and 師 (master, practitioner). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for occupational titles.