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Thaumaturgy (Noun)

An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The street performer's thaumaturgy left the crowd gasping in amazement as he appeared to levitate above the ground.
The magician's use of misdirection and sleight of hand was dismissed by some as mere thaumaturgy, but it still impressed the audience.
The conjurer's thaumaturgy was so convincing that even the most skeptical of onlookers couldn't help but wonder if real magic was at play.
In the old days, the village folk would attribute any unusual occurrence to the thaumaturgy of the local witch, unaware of the scientific explanations.
The escape artist's thaumaturgy left everyone in the audience scratching their heads as he escaped from the locked box without any visible means of exit.

Any art that invokes supernatural powers.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The ancient priest was known for his mastery of thaumaturgy, able to heal the sick and perform miracles with a mere touch of his hand.
The mysterious cult practiced a form of thaumaturgy that involved invoking ancient deities to grant them incredible powers.
As a student of the occult, she delved deep into the study of thaumaturgy, seeking to understand the secrets of harnessing magical energy.
The village elder was accused of practicing thaumaturgy, using her supposed connection to the spirit world to manipulate the villagers.
The sorcerer's book of spells and incantations was a comprehensive guide to thaumaturgy, filled with ancient rituals and forbidden knowledge.