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prestidigitator
pres·ti·dig·i·ta·tion P0544500 (prĕs′tĭ-dĭj′ĭ-tā′shən)n.1. Performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands; sleight of hand.2. Skill or cleverness, especially in deceiving others.
[French (influenced by prestigiateur, juggler, conjurer, from prestige, illusion), from prestidigitateur, conjurer : preste, nimble (from Italian presto; see presto) + Latin digitus, finger; see digit.]
pres′ti·dig′i·ta′tor n.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  prestidigitator - someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audienceconjurer, conjuror, magician, illusionistescape expert, escapologist - an entertainer who is expert in the art of escapingmind reader, telepathist, thought-reader - a magician who seems to discern the thoughts of another person (usually by clever signals from an accomplice)performer, performing artist - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience |
Translations
Prestidigitator
Prestidigitator a conjurer in the circus or on stage who uses the strength, agility, and flexibility of his fingers and especially of his wrists. He performs tricks using small objects, such as cards, balls, coins, kerchiefs, and ribbons, that appear and disappear in his hands. The term “prestidigitator” was used chiefly in the old circus; today such performers are called manipulators. prestidigitator
Synonyms for prestidigitatornoun someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audienceSynonyms- conjurer
- conjuror
- magician
- illusionist
Related Words- escape expert
- escapologist
- mind reader
- telepathist
- thought-reader
- performer
- performing artist
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