Legerdemain

French roots --
leger = light, de = of, main = hand
=> Lightness of hand

Legerdemain has following two exact synonyms:
Sleight(dexterity or deceptiveness) of hand
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prestidigitation (Quick fingers)

All these three mean 'A show of skill or deceitful cleverness'




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