illusionism

English

Etymology

From illusion +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɪˈl(j)uːʒənɪz(ə)m/

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Noun

illusionism (countable and uncountable, plural illusionisms)

1. The performance of magic tricks.

   Synonyms: legerdemain, prestigiation, sleight of hand; see also Thesaurus:prestidigitation

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

Derived terms

• willusionism