spellbinder

/ˈspɛlˌbaɪndər/
noun
  1. A person who speaks or performs in a way that holds the audience's complete attention; a captivating speaker or performer.
    • As a spellbinder, the magician made even the simplest trick feel like pure wonder.
    • The politician was a true spellbinder, able to keep the crowd silent and focused for an hour.
    • The author is a spellbinder at book readings, drawing listeners into her stories effortlessly.
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