illusionist

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Jareth is an illusionist as beguiling and seductive as he is sinister, caressing bubbles and gravity-defiant glass spheres with liquid grace.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

The third installment of the illusionist franchise has now brought in a cumulative $36.8 million in the U.S. and Canada and a total of $109.4 million globally across its two weekends.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

One of the greatest magic tricks I ever saw unfolded when Johnny Carson invited the illusionist Uri Geller on “The Tonight Show” to bend a spoon with his mind.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2024

They aren't the only ones who’ve mentioned the illusionist in their music - you might remember the track Houdini by KSI in 2020, which also failed to reach top spot.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023

The illusionist was silent for her entire performance, though he had not noticed it at the time.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern