Magic Tricks And Illusions

noun a clever or cunning trick or strategy used to deceive or outwit others

• The magician used artifice to create the illusion of a disappearing act.
• She relied on artifice to make her excuse for being late seem believable.
• The scam artist's whole game is built on artifice.
• Her smile was just an artifice to hide her true feelings.

noun a person who practices magic or sorcery

• The conjurer performed a series of intricate illusions during the magic show.
• Did you see that amazing trick the conjurer did with the cards?
• The street conjurer wowed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
• She was a conjurer of words, weaving tales that captivated her audience.

noun a performer who creates illusions, especially in magic tricks or entertainment

• The illusionist mesmerized the audience with his sleight of hand tricks.
• Did you see that illusionist's show last night? It was mind-blowing!
• That illusionist is a total wizard with cards.
• She was like an illusionist, able to make her problems disappear with a smile.

noun the act or process of rising or lifting into the air, typically without the use of physical force or support

• The magician amazed the audience with his ability to perform levitation tricks.
• Did you see that video of the guy supposedly levitating on the street?
• I wish I had the power of levitation so I could avoid traffic.
• Her happiness was so great that she felt like she was in a state of levitation.

adverb used to indicate that something happens quickly or suddenly

interjection used to indicate a sudden action or change

• With a flick of his wand, the magician said 'Presto!' and the rabbit disappeared.
• Just add water to the instant noodles, wait a few minutes, and presto - dinner is ready!
• I'll just do a quick search online and presto, I'll have the answer to your question.
• She worked tirelessly on her project, and presto, she finally achieved her goal.

noun the use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive

preposition a phrase that functions as a noun in a sentence

• The magician amazed the audience with his expert sleight of hand during the performance.
• Did you see that magician's sleight of hand? It was so cool!
• That pickpocket has some serious sleight of hand skills.
• Her ability to manipulate people's perceptions is like a masterful sleight of hand trick.

noun a deceptive stratagem or ploy

• The trap door in the stage allowed for quick set changes during the play.
• Be careful not to fall through the trap door in the floor!
• I can't believe he fell for her trap door and ended up doing all her work.
• His charm was like a trap door, luring unsuspecting victims into his deceitful schemes.

noun the practice of performing card tricks and flourishes with a deck of playing cards

• Cardistry is a performance art that involves the manipulation of playing cards to create visually impressive displays.
• I've been practicing cardistry tricks to show off to my friends.
• Check out this sick cardistry move I just learned!
• His ability to weave through conversations with ease is like a masterful display of cardistry.