The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word NECROMANCER
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More clues leading to the result NECROMANCER
- Sorcerer, a storyteller at exhibition centre
- Magician in exhibition centre, one given to exaggeration
- Magician in Tyneside clubs, one telling fanciful lies
- Church probes Cranmer on mutilated magician
- Person to raise spirits playing Amen Corner round clubs
- Magician in exhibition centre along with storyteller
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The straight part
We know that "Person to raise spirits" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case person to raise spirits = necromancer.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does NECROMANCER mean?
NECROMANCER noun- A person who practices or performs necromancy.