as in magician
one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment
tried to figure out how the illusionist made his assistant disappear from the stage
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The couple—she an interior designer and he a master illusionist—are now ready to hand over the keys to their lavish Tuscany-style spread in the unincorporated Ventura County enclave of Somis near Camarillo, asking a dash under $10 million.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
The intimate Encore Theater allows audiences to experience the talents of the illusionist, stunt artist and mentalist up close.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024
Cirque-style entertainment will be available, including stilt walkers, illusionists and stunt performers.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Harry Houdini was well known for his disappearing acts, but now the master escape artist and illusionist is set to make a big screen appearance for Walt Disney Studios.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
The intimate Encore Theater allows audiences to experience the talents of the illusionist, stunt artist and mentalist up close.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024
Cirque-style entertainment will be available, including stilt walkers, illusionists and stunt performers.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Harry Houdini was well known for his disappearing acts, but now the master escape artist and illusionist is set to make a big screen appearance for Walt Disney Studios.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for illusionist
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“Illusionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illusionist. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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