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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Recent Examples of illusionist
Attend a fundraiser with your dog, revisit an 80s comedy classic, be amazed by an illusionist, listen to a jazz-funk fusion band or interact with a 90s classic film.
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John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
This ‘man behind the curtain’ effect was crucial — the Wizard, after all, was ultimately a mere carnival illusionist at heart, incapable of wielding true magic.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Uri Geller, the illusionist and magician, was the co-chairman at the time and drafted in his good friend Michael Jackson to try to raise money.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
Comic and illusionist Penn Jillette also contributed a biographical essay about his close friend, and another pal, comedy roast specialist Jeff Ross, came up with the album title, and one side of the double album is etched with a reproduction of Gilbert’s artwork, Chico Needed the Money.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
This ‘man behind the curtain’ effect was crucial — the Wizard, after all, was ultimately a mere carnival illusionist at heart, incapable of wielding true magic.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Uri Geller, the illusionist and magician, was the co-chairman at the time and drafted in his good friend Michael Jackson to try to raise money.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
Comic and illusionist Penn Jillette also contributed a biographical essay about his close friend, and another pal, comedy roast specialist Jeff Ross, came up with the album title, and one side of the double album is etched with a reproduction of Gilbert’s artwork, Chico Needed the Money.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illusionist
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Because a magic trick in the hands of a good magician — somebody who understands the psychology of how the moment works — can feel miraculous.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Shakespeare’s fantasy drama about a nearly deserted island ruled by a magician is directed by Robert H. Davis with original music by Kathryn Swanson.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Illusionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illusionist. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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