A stage illusion is a large-scale magic trick.
As the name implies, stage illusions are distinct from other types of magic in that they are performed a considerable distance away from the audience, usually on a stage, in order to maintain the illusion.
[1] Stage illusions usually use large props and may involve the use of assistants or large animals.
[2] Examples of stage illusions include sawing a woman in half and levitation.
Stage illusion also refers to the field or career of performing stage illusions.