幻术类似于现代的魔术和变戏法。幻术最初源于民间戏法,表演者通常应用道具和手法给人以惊险刺激、神秘莫测的感觉,所以长期以来深受人们的喜爱,成为休闲、娱乐时的一种重要观赏性活动。早在先秦时期就有许多关于幻术表演的记载。据王子年《拾遗记》载: Illusions are similar to modern magic and tricks. Originally derived from folk tricks, the performers usually use props and techniques to give people a thrilling and mysterious feeling. Therefore, they have long been loved by the people and become an important ornamental activity for leisure and entertainment. As early as the pre-Qin period, there are many records about illusion performances. According to the Prince’s year “pick up” contains: