prestidigitator

pres·ti·dig·i·ta·tion  (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.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

prestidigitator - someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience conjurer, conjuror, magician, illusionist escape expert, escapologist - an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping mind 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

n (form) → Taschenspieler(in) m(f)