illusionette

plural illusionettes

1. datedrareAn illusion (magic trick) that is small in size.

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

   1972, Adair, Ian, Magic, step-by-step, page 129

   3 more examples

   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

   "—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