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praestīgiae — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • illusion noun A false or misleading impression created by something that appears real.
  • juggling noun The skill or act of keeping several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them.
  • magic noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
  • trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.

Senses

praestīgiae is used for these senses in English:

  • illusion (countable) A magician’s trick.
  • juggling The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.
  • magic (entertainment) The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
  • magic trick A remarkable act carried out purportedly by magical means but in reality performed by trickery or illusion, generally as a form of entertainment.
  • sleight of hand A performance of such skill.
  • stage magic Magic tricks performed on stage to entertain an audience.
  • trick A single element of a magician's (or any variety entertainer's) act; a magic trick.

illusion — full definition

  1. noun A false or misleading impression created by something that appears real.
  2. noun A magic trick performed to deceive an audience.

juggling — full definition

  1. noun The skill or act of keeping several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them.
  2. noun The act of managing several tasks or responsibilities at once.

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