illusionette

English

Etymology

By surface analysis, illusion +‎ -ette.

Noun

illusionette (plural illusionettes)

  1. (rare, dated) An illusion (magic trick) that is small in size.
    • 1972, Adair, Ian, Magic, step-by-step‎[1], page 129:
      The next effect is really an illusionette, one that can be easily carried about.
    • 1977, Doerflinger, William, The magic catalogue : a guide to the wonderful world of magic‎[2], page 225:
      Another favorite creation of Mr. Grant’s is the Farmer and the Witch illusionette. This is worked with two unrehearsed children from the audience.
    • 1979, Kaye, Marvin, My brother, the druggist‎[3], page 3:
      "—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?
    • 1987, Coleman, Earle Jerome, Magic : a reference guide‎[4], page 103:
      Cagey Doves, by Tom Palmer, explains and gives construction details for various versions of the vanishing cage of doves illusionette.

References

  • Waters, T. A (1988) The encyclopedia of magic and magicians‎[5], page 176
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