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prestidigitator

noun

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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  • Designed by Australian magician and magic consultant Adam Mada, the illusions use a fade box where contestants can be seen disappearing and reappearing on the studio monitors in real time.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The comedy star’s presence will surely be noticed by comedian Daniel Alvarez, who’s scheduled to perform Tuesday, alongside acts including singers (one is a singing poet), a magician, an aerialist duo, and a contortionist.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of magician
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“Prestidigitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestidigitator. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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