'thaumaturgy' definitions:

Definition of 'thaumaturgy'

From: WordNet
noun
Any art that invokes supernatural powers [syn: magic, thaumaturgy]
noun
An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers [syn: magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception]

Definition of 'thaumaturgy'

From: GCIDE
  • thaumaturgy \thau"ma*tur`gy\ (th[add]`m[.a]*t[^u]r"j[y^]), n. [Gr. qaymatourgi`a.] The act or art of performing something wonderful; magic; legerdemain. --T. Warton. [1913 Webster]