Trickster

Noun

 * 1) A mythological figure responsible for teaching others through the use of guile and treason.
 * 2) One who performs a trick.
 * 3) An impish or playful person.
 * 4) A fraud A person who performs a trick for the purpose of unlawful gain

Related terms

 * trick

Thesaurus
charmer, cheat, cheater, con man, conjurer, crafty rascal, defrauder, diddler, dodger, double-dealer, escamoteur, flimflammer, fox, glib tongue, gyp artist, horse trader, illusionist, juggler, magician, prestidigitator, reynard, sharper, shyster, sleight-of-hand performer, slick citizen, sly dog, slyboots, sweet talker, swindler, tricker