illusionist

noun il·lu·sion·ist \i-ˈlüzh-nist, -ˈlü-zhə-\

: an entertainer who performs magic tricks

Full Definition of ILLUSIONIST

: a person who produces illusory effects: as

a : one (as an artist) whose work is marked by illusionism

b : a sleight-of-hand performer or a magician

— il·lu·sion·is·tic \-ˌlü-zhə-ˈnis-tik\ adjective

— il·lu·sion·is·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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1850

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