illusionist
Americannoun
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a conjurer or magician who creates illusions, as by sleight of hand.
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an adherent of illusionism.
noun
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a person given to illusions; visionary; dreamer
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philosophy a person who believes in illusionism
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an artist who practises illusionism
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a conjuror; magician
Other Word Forms
- illusionistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of illusionist
Example Sentences
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The third installment of the illusionist franchise has now brought in a cumulative $36.8 million in the U.S. and Canada and a total of $109.4 million globally across its two weekends.
From Los Angeles Times
At the same time, if history has taught audiences anything, they’ve learned they have to be careful about putting faith in these illusionists.
From Los Angeles Times
A robe worn by the late comedy legend Tommy Cooper in his ill-fated final performance has been snapped up by famed American illusionist David Copperfield.
From BBC
Harrison: Quite often, we’ll be described as illusionists, which are performers in the same way a pianist plays the piano.
From Los Angeles Times
Fraser - who had become a fan of well-known hypnotist and illusionist Derren Brown - said his only wish was to be a hypnotist.
From BBC
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