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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
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Derived Forms

  • ˌܲDzˈپ, adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of illusionist1

First recorded in 1835–45; illusion + -ist
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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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Attorneys for famed illusionist David Copperfield have denied accusations made by 16 women in a new report alleging decades-spanning sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior.

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Dua Lipa’s “Radical Optimism” has a hilarious album cover, two songs about illusionists and what may end up the year’s most succulent bass playing.

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To hear some tell it, her neighbors included the famous illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini and his wife, Wilhelmina Beatrice Houdini.

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