illusionism
English
Etymology
From illusion + -ism
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪˈl(j)uːʒənɪz(ə)m/
Noun
illusionism (countable and uncountable, plural illusionisms)
- The performance of magic tricks.
- The theory of dealing with illusions.
- The doctrine that the material world is an illusion.
- The use of illusionary effects in sculpture and art.