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Illusionism

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ɪˈl(j)uːʒənɪz(ə)m/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Illusionism is a noun meaning The performance of magic tricks.

Meaning

The performance of magic tricks.

More Meanings

  1. The theory of dealing with illusions.
  2. The doctrine that the material world is an illusion.
  3. The use of illusionary effects in sculpture and art.

Word Forms

Synonyms for illusionism

Depending on context, synonyms include legerdemain, prestigiation, conjuration, conjuring, dweomercraft, hocus-pocus.

legerdemainprestigiationconjurationconjuringdweomercrafthocus-pocusjugglerymagicprestidigitation

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include magic, magicianship, mentalism, thaumaturgics, magick, wizardry.

magicmagicianshipmentalismthaumaturgicsmagickwizardrywillusionistwillusionismforcedwimmercraftmagerythaumaturgia

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