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silmänkääntötemppu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • magic noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.

Senses

silmänkääntötemppu is used for these senses in English:

  • legerdemain Sleight of hand; "magic" trickery.
  • magic (entertainment) The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
  • prestidigitation A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.
  • sleight of hand A performance of such skill.
  • sleight of hand (by extension, idiom) Any form of skillful deception.

magic — full definition

  1. noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
  2. noun The performance of tricks and illusions designed to look supernatural, done for entertainment.
  3. noun A remarkable, almost inexplicable quality that makes something work brilliantly or feel special.
  4. adj Wonderful or excellent; producing extraordinary results.

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