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illusionist
[ ih-loo-zhuh-nist ]
noun
- a conjurer or magician who creates illusions, as by sleight of hand.
- an adherent of illusionism.
illusionist
/ ɪˈːəɪ /
noun
- a person given to illusions; visionary; dreamer
- philosophy a person who believes in illusionism
- an artist who practises illusionism
- a conjuror; magician
Derived Forms
- ˌܲDzˈپ, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of illusionist1
Example Sentences
Harrison: Quite often, we’ll be described as illusionists, which are performers in the same way a pianist plays the piano.
Fraser - who had become a fan of well-known hypnotist and illusionist Derren Brown - said his only wish was to be a hypnotist.
After Anderson's death, famed illusionist Houdini travelled to Aberdeen, visited his fellow entertainer's grave, and even started to pay for its upkeep.
An illusionist is returning to the "birth place" of his magic act for a new tour.
One of the greatest magic tricks I ever saw unfolded when Johnny Carson invited the illusionist Uri Geller on “The Tonight Show” to bend a spoon with his mind.
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