Meaning of illusionette | Babel Free

Definitions

An illusion (magic trick) that is small in size.

dated, rare

Examples

“The next effect is really an illusionette, one that can be easily carried about.”

“Another favorite creation of Mr. Grant’s is the Farmer and the Witch illusionette. This is worked with two unrehearsed children from the audience.”

“"—and I betcha I could get a Zigzag, too, but I guess you couldn't fit it in the trunk and, anyway, my mom'd kill me if I bring home anything that big, but maybe I'll get two or three illusionettes and that's almost as good, y'know, Marty?”

“Cagey Doves, by Tom Palmer, explains and gives construction details for various versions of the vanishing cage of doves illusionette.”

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