an erroneous mental representation

[ Syn: semblance ]

something many people believe that is false; they have the illusion that I am very wealthy

[ Syn: fantasy , phantasy , fancy ]

the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

[ Syn: delusion , head game ]

an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

[ Syn: magic trick , conjuring trick , trick , magic , legerdemain , conjuration , thaumaturgy , deception ]