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prestidigitation (s) (noun), prestidigitations (pl)
1. A presentation of skills when performing magic or producing magical tricks: Prestidigitations, or sleight of hands, are usually done to fool people.
2. Etymology: from Latin praesto-, "nimble" + digitus, "finger".
The performance of tricks with the hands.
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