prestidigitation
nounUK /ˌpres.tɪˌdɪdʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌpres.təˌdɪdʒ.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
Prestidigitation is the clever hand tricks a magician does to make things seem to disappear or change.
The magician amazed the children with his quick prestidigitation, pulling a coin from behind a boy's ear.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The performance of magic tricks as entertainment.
Her show was full of dazzling prestidigitation and colorful props.
3. Skillful, quick, and clever handling of objects with the hands.
The card dealer's prestidigitation kept everyone guessing which card was where.
4. Clever or deceptive manipulation of words or facts.
The lawyer's verbal prestidigitation made the simple contract sound complicated.