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illusion

noun/ɪˈluːʒən/

a deception or misrepresentation of reality

The magician's tricks created the illusion of impossible feats, leaving the audience in awe.

delusionmiragemisconception
word origin — from Latin 'illusiō', meaning 'a mocking, deceit, or trick' derived from 'illudere', meaning 'to mock, deceive'