A term for styles where the GM has tight control over the storyline, by a variety of means, and the players do not recognize this control. Coined by Paul Elliot on the Gaming Outpost in January 2001. See also Participationism.

References:

• I am a 13th Level Illusionist (!) (Gaming Outpost, Jan 2001)
• What is Illusionism? (The Forge, Mar 2002)
• Illusionism: a new look and a new approach (The Forge, Nov, 2002)
• Illusionism and GNS (The Forge, Nov 2002)