prestidigitator

Definition of prestidigitatornext
as in magician
one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment a skilled prestidigitator can make entire buildings seem to disappear

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magician
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  • After receiving four yeses from the judges, the musician rocketed to the top of the talent show competition, placing third behind acrobatic group Zurcaroh and magician Shin Lim.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 8 May 2026
  • What did the fisherman say to the magician?
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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“Prestidigitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestidigitator. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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