noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who works with illusion or sleight of hand.
2. 2
   someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience wordnet
3. 3
   One who deceives by magical or mystical means.
4. 4
   a person with unusual powers of foresight wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

magicianairinessappearanceconjurerconjurerconjuror

Example

More examples

"You experienced the same situation as Mr Bean when the illusionist addressed him."

Etymology

From illusion + -ist.

Related phrases

sleight of hand

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