Legerdemain - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈledʒərdəmeɪn|  American pronunciation of the word legerdemain
Brit.  |ˌledʒədɪˈmeɪn|  British pronunciation of the word legerdemain

noun

- an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers (syn: conjuration, deception, illusion, magic, trick)

Extra examples

...the illusionist's show is an entertaining blend of legerdemain and over-the-top showmanship...

...the reduction of the deficit is due in part to financial legerdemain that masks the true costs of running the government...

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