1. a person who performs magic tricks or creates illusions as entertainment
2. a person who creates deceptive appearances or false impressions

Examples

• The famous illusionist made the elephant disappear on stage.
• Children gasped in wonder as the illusionist pulled a rabbit from his hat.
• She trained for years to become a professional illusionist.
• The illusionist’s card tricks amazed the entire audience.
• He was exposed as an illusionist who had been deceiving investors.
• The street illusionist drew crowds with his levitation act.
• Many consider Houdini the greatest illusionist of all time.