2006-07-04 08:11:26 · 5 answers · asked by angie s 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
magic tricks performed as entertainment.
2006-07-04 08:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by Sly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The accepted definition in the English language of prestiditation is as follows:
pres·ti·dig·i·ta·tion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (prst-dj-tshn)
n.
1 Performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands; sleight of hand.
2 A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.
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[French (influenced by prestigiateur, juggler, conjurer, from prestige, illusion), from prestidigitateur, conjurer : preste, nimble (from Italian presto. See presto) + Latin digitus, finger; see digit.]
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presti·digi·tator n.
Source:The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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2006-07-04 15:43:28 · answer #2 · answered by WWJD: What Would Joker Do? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magic.
2006-07-05 19:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by Irish1952 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magic tricks.
2006-07-04 15:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's magic! I'm fooling you and you don't like it.
2006-07-04 15:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by mojo7824 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋