Illusion
Definitions and etymology from etymonline.com and Webster
It is sometimes used to describe a veil or lace that is worn over the face, disguising, hiding.
Often used to describe a trick, mid-14c., "act of deception," from O.Fr. illusion "a mocking," from L. illusionem (nom. illusio) "a mocking, jesting, irony," from illudere "mock at," lit. "to play with," from in- "at" + ludere"to play" . Sense of "deceptive appearance" developed in Eng. late 14c.
so delving into allusions, ludicrous, we can see the similarities are in the -lu-
an Allusion implies a reference is being made, albeit casual and indirect
Ludicrous 1610–20; < L lūdicrus sportive, equiv. to lūdicr(um) a show, public games (lūdi-, s. of lūdere to play, + -crum n. suffix of instrument or result) + -us -ous 
Implying that it is something of a playful matter, a joke, not to be take seriously
To elude someone you escape them, make a fool of them
Overall illusion seems to have a negative connotation, implying tricks and games.
I find it interesting that all the definitions I have researched imply something of a fun nature, not necessarily deceitful or evil, but foolish. I found no reference to anything of magic, yet....
Come on Wikipedia, are you telling me magic isn't real? Don't go and bust my bubble like that!
In our society today illusion will result in images like this showing up in your google search:
Implying that it is a visual trick utilizing optics and eye movement to create "games"
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