prestidigitation
/ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən//ˌpɹɛstəˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
- 1
A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.
“My favorite prestidigitation was when he pulled the live dove out of that tiny scarf.”
- 2
(by extension) A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.
“His writing was peppered with verbal tricks and prestidigitation.”
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