Legerdemain (Noun)
Meaning
An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The magician's legerdemain with cards and coins left the children agog with wonder.
- As the street performer's sleight of hand deceived the crowd, he relied on legerdemain to conceal his true methods.
- The mentalist's impressive display of mind-reading was, in reality, just clever legerdemain and showmanship.
- David Copperfield's elaborate illusions, including walking through the Great Wall of China, were prime examples of legerdemain.
- Penn and Teller's routines often involved deliberately exposing the legerdemain behind their tricks to delight and instruct their audiences.