Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [concepts in the arts and humanities]
5. [genres in literature and performing arts]
6. [genres for performing arts]

Anotations

Scope note:

Performing art focusing on sleight of hand or tricks involving various types of illusion for purposes of entertainment. For the occult science that claims to use charms, spells, and supernatural power, use "magic (occult science)." The performing art may make superficial reference to the occult science in its performances.