The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CONJUROR
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result CONJUROR
- Panellist following trick: his?
- One of twelve sworn to follow Conservative illusionist
- Trickster to perform trickery on a person in court
- Against one in court one uses charm, perhaps
- What despairing defence counsel wants to do? He has a trick or two
- Learn panel member is someone capable of trickery
- Deceptive showman‘s trick on panellist
- Trick panellist, as magician
- Magician working in clubs, member of panel
- One might use sleight of hand to trick one involved in a trial
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The straight part
We know that "illusionist" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case illusionist = conjuror.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONJUROR mean?
CONJUROR noun- One who conjures, a magician.
- One who performs parlor tricks, sleight of hand.
- One who conjures; one who calls, entreats, or charges in a solemn manner.
- One who conjectures shrewdly or judges wisely; a man of sagacity.
- A cooking appliance comprising a pot (large or small) with a gridiron wielded beneath it, like a brazier, used for cooking methods such as broiling.
- One bound by a common oath with others.