trickster

noun

1. 1

   Any of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others; any similar figure in literature.

2. 2

   One who plays tricks or pranks on others.

3. 3

   One who performs tricks (parts of a magician' act or entertaining difficult physical actions).

4. 4

   An impish or playful person.

5. 5

   A fraud (person who performs a trick for the purpose of unlawful gain).