1. the performance of magic tricks, especially sleight of hand
Usage: formal

Examples

• The magician’s prestidigitation amazed the children at the birthday party.
• Years of practice had perfected his prestidigitation with cards and coins.
• The audience watched in wonder as the performer’s prestidigitation made objects disappear.
• She studied prestidigitation to become a professional stage magician.
• His prestidigitation was so skillful that no one could detect how the trick was done.
• The art of prestidigitation requires both manual dexterity and showmanship.