Reality
re•al•i•ty
The true situation that exists: the real situation; something that actually exists or happens; a real event, occurrence, situation, etc.
Illusion
IL-lu-sion
Noun
1. something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of
reality.
2. The state or condition of being deceived; misapprehension.
Delusion
1. the act of deluding; the state of being deluded.
2. a: something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated.
b. a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons
or objects outside the self that is maintained despite indisputable
evidence to the contrary; also: the abnormal state marked by such beliefs.
Ever wonder what it is a con artist may want. Is it your money?
No. Well, not exactly, they really want your confidence. If they have your confidence they will eventually get into your wallet. Notice the definition of a confidence trick. It is the main weapon used every day by Con men, and women everyday. It is also the best weapon in modern marketing agencies, magazines, TV evangelists, politicians, diet companies, as well as pharmaceutical companies and the cosmetic industries. This is their most powerful weapon