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

What they sacrifice in illusionist power, they gain in freedom.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

A robe worn by the late comedy legend Tommy Cooper in his ill-fated final performance has been snapped up by famed American illusionist David Copperfield.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

"Houdini", named after the famous illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini, is produced by Danny L Harle and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker.

From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2023

For now they have a rotating company of chaperones, and tonight the illusionist is on twin-supervising duty.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern