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illusionette en · NOUN

Etymology

By surface analysis, illusion + -ette.

Meanings

1. (dated, rare) An illusion (magic trick) that is small in size.
   • "—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? 1979, Kaye, Marvin, My brother, the druggist, page 3:
   • Cagey Doves, by Tom Palmer, explains and gives construction details for various versions of the vanishing cage of doves illusionette. 1987, Coleman, Earle Jerome, Magic : a reference guide, page 103:
   • Another favorite creation of Mr. Grant’s is the Farmer and the Witch illusionette. This is worked with two unrehearsed children from the audience. 1977, Doerflinger, William, The magic catalogue : a guide to the wonderful world of magic, page 225:
   • The next effect is really an illusionette, one that can be easily carried about. 1972, Adair, Ian, Magic, step-by-step, page 129:

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