Bottom really gets into it now, making sure no spectator will miss the difference between theatrical illusion and reality.

This can't be the makings of a convincing theatrical illusion - and yet it is.

"Caught," a solo that dates from 1982, remains a remarkable example of theatrical illusion.

Similarly his plays often begin in a banal manner that undermines theatrical illusion.

Without theatrical illusion, Wagner's art is forced into the light of day and suffers badly.

One of the most amazing theatrical illusions is spontaneity.

They thought it would destroy the theatrical illusion and feared that audience members might refuse to participate.

Every time a special effect happens, however, there is a momentary pause, as everyone on stage tenses while waiting for the expected theatrical illusion.

What made the evening especially satisfying was the way all these dances had something to do with jazz, the night or theatrical illusions.

One incident was notable for a theatrical illusion.