noun /ˌprɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən,ˌprɛstəˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
a) A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands; sleight of hand.
My favorite prestidigitation was when he pulled the live dove out of that tiny scarf.
b) A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.
His writing was peppered with verbal tricks and prestidigitation.
See Also: prestidigitator
Wikipedia foundation.