prestidigitator

Synonyms:

conjurer, conjuror, illusionist, magician

Examples:

Harry Houdini

United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926)

Types:

escape expert, escapologist

an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping

mind reader, telepathist, thought-reader

a magician who seems to discern the thoughts of another person (usually by clever signals from an accomplice)

Type of:

performer, performing artist

an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience