Synonyms of illusionism
11 similar words
Another word for illusionism is conjuring. Other synonyms of illusionism are conjuration, magic and legerdemain.
Synonyms and similar words for illusionism
nounThe performance of magic tricks.
- legerdemainSleight of hand; "magic" trickery.
- prestigiationLegerdemain; prestidigitation (deception, or juggling).
- sleight of handA performance of such a skill.
- conjurationConjuring, legerdemain or magic.
- conjuringAn act in which something is conjured.
- hocus-pocus USSome action carried out to bring about change as if by magic; a trick; sleight of hand, trickery.
- magicThe art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or...
- palmistry
- prestidigitation
- dweomercraft rareMagic; magical arts; jugglery.
- jugglery archaicWitchcraft, sorcery; magical trickery, legerdemain.
Meaning of illusionism
- noun The performance of magic tricks.
- noun The theory of dealing with illusions.
- noun The doctrine that the material world is an illusion.
Questions about synonyms of illusionism
- What is another word for illusionism?
- Illusionism has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as conjuring, conjuration, magic and legerdemain.
- What does illusionism mean?
- Illusionism means the performance of magic tricks.
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