Synonyms of illusionist

illusionist

noun

i-ˈlü-zh(ə-)nist 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• magician
• conjurer
• trickster
• prestidigitator
• enchanter
• charmer
• enchantress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of illusionist

In between their act and the DJ’s, who, at this point unsurprisingly, wore a white ecru suit for her set and, also naturally, was some sort of princess or European aristocrat, we were treated to a few terrific bits by an illusionist. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026

Magician Andi Gladwin leads an unlikely team of illusionists on an international caper to track down the culprits. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026

The traveling circus show brings acrobats, illusionists, freaks and mysterious creatures inside its black and red tent starting Friday, April 3, and running daily through Monday, April 13. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026

The story follows rival illusionists Celia and Marco in a magical, traveling Victorian circus. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026