Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prestidigitation
Noun
preˌstiːdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən
Definition
The art of performing magic tricks with the hands.
Examples
- The magician’s prestidigitation left the audience in awe as he made a rabbit disappear.
- Through years of practice, she mastered the art of prestidigitation, wowing friends at every gathering.
- His deft prestidigitation made it hard to see how the trick was done.
Meaning
Prestidigitation refers to the skillful manipulation of objects, often used by magicians to create illusions and tricks that amaze audiences.
Synonyms
- Conjuring
- Sleight of hand
- Magic tricks
- Illusionism
