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Definitions of illusionist

noun
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience

synonyms: goochelaar

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boeienkoning
an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping

type of:
artiest, performer
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
noun
one who practices magic or sorcery

synonyms: duivelskunstenaar, goochelaar, heksenmeester, magiër, tovenaar, tovenares

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duivelbanner, duivelbezweerder, duiveljager, exorcist, geestenbanner, geestenbezweerder
someone who practices exorcism

type of:
occultist
a believer in occultism; someone versed in the occult arts

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