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illusionist

[ih-loo-zhuh-nist] / ɪˈlu ʒə nɪst /


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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

To hear some tell it, her neighbors included the famous illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini and his wife, Wilhelmina Beatrice Houdini.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2024

After her husband died in 1997, Ms. Blackstone moved center stage and went on to a successful career as an illusionist, coach, producer and director.

From New York Times Dec. 2, 2023

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 pauses, her seamless performance halted as she stands frozen, her face suddenly deathly pale.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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