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illusionist

[ ih-loo-zhuh-nist ]

noun

  1. a conjurer or magician who creates illusions, as by sleight of hand.
  2. an adherent of illusionism.


illusionist

/ ɪˈːəɪ /

noun

  1. a person given to illusions; visionary; dreamer
  2. philosophy a person who believes in illusionism
  3. an artist who practises illusionism
  4. a conjuror; magician
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌܲDzˈپ, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of illusionist1

First recorded in 1835–45; illusion + -ist
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Harrison: Quite often, we’ll be described as illusionists, which are performers in the same way a pianist plays the piano.

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Fraser - who had become a fan of well-known hypnotist and illusionist Derren Brown - said his only wish was to be a hypnotist.

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After Anderson's death, famed illusionist Houdini travelled to Aberdeen, visited his fellow entertainer's grave, and even started to pay for its upkeep.

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An illusionist is returning to the "birth place" of his magic act for a new tour.

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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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