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prestidigitation

[pres-ti-dij-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌprɛs tɪˌdɪdʒ ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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Still, the biggest act of prestidigitation is yet to come, and actually occurs after Pence provides his proof texts.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2023

We may never see a more masterful display of constitutional prestidigitation.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2021

As in Mr. Tiffany’s “Harry Potter” production, such effects are achieved through purely theatrical means of prestidigitation, with an often bare stage mottled into multidimensionality by Paule Constable’s lighting.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2018

Like the similar reanimation of the young Kurt Russell in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” it’s an impressive bit of CGI prestidigitation.

From Washington Post • May 25, 2017

It is very simple, like all that is done in the matter of prestidigitation.

From Dick Sand A Captain at Fifteen by Verne, Jules




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