What is an illusionist?

An illusionist is a performer who creates illusions or tricks that deceive the audience's senses, usually by using sleight of hand, misdirection, and various props and equipment. Illusionists often perform in magic shows, theater performances, television specials, and other live events.

Illusionists are skilled in manipulating perception and creating seemingly impossible feats, such as levitating objects, making objects disappear or reappear, and sawing a person in half. They often use psychology, knowledge of human behavior, and technical skills to amaze and entertain their audience.

Famous illusionists include David Copperfield, Criss Angel, Derren Brown, and Penn & Teller. These performers have achieved worldwide recognition for their innovative and captivating performances that blur the line between reality and illusion.