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Magic

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1.
assistant's revenge
Noun

a magic trick where the assistant appears to take control over the magician in a surprising or humorous way

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bill in lemon
Noun

a magic trick where a borrowed bill or object appears inside a lemon, creating a surprising effect

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bullet catch
Noun

a dangerous magic trick where a performer catches a fired bullet, often with their hand or mouth, for thrilling effect

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predicament escape
Noun

a magic trick where a performer escapes from a dangerous or challenging situation using skill, technique, or props, creating a suspenseful performance

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Chinese linking rings
Noun

a classic magic trick where metal rings are visibly linked and unlinked by a magician, creating a mesmerizing display of visual magic

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dove pan
Noun

a magic prop used to produce a live dove or small animal from an apparently empty container, often with fire or other theatrical effects

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ab
ra
ca
dab
ra
Interjection

used as a word uttered by magicians during performances

The magician waved his wand and exclaimed, "Abracadabra!Behold the magic!"

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thumb tip
Noun

a hollow, flesh-colored plastic tip used in magic tricks to conceal and produce small objects for surprising effects

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gibe
ciere
Noun

a prop or bag used to carry and organize a magician's props, typically small items, for organized performances

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to
pit
Noun

a hidden pocket or pouch used in magic tricks to secretly conceal and produce objects for surprising effects

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platform magic
Noun

a type of performance using larger props and illusions on a raised stage, typically for larger audiences in theatrical settings

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Indian rope trick
Noun

a legendary magic trick involving a rope suspended in mid-air, creating an impossible and mysterious effect

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Miser's Dream
Noun

a classic magic trick where a magician produces an seemingly endless amount of coins from thin air, creating a surprising and visually stunning effect

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table of death
Noun

a magic illusion where sharp objects are passed through or around a performer lying on a table, creating a thrilling spectacle

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Ambitious Card
Noun

a classic card magic routine where a chosen card repeatedly rises to the top of the deck despite being placed in the middle, creating a visually impressive and surprising effect

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Zarrow shuffle
Noun

a popular false shuffle used in card magic to create the illusion of shuffling while keeping the cards in their original order, named after its creator, Herb Zarrow

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three-card trick
Noun

a game in which three cards are laid face down and the players who guess the queen card right win the money that all the players had bet

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scotch and soda
Noun

a highball with Scotch malt whiskey and club soda

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hot foil trick
Noun

a magic routine that uses a heated tool to create an illusion of writing or drawing appearing on paper, metal, or other surfaces, creating a visually stunning and mystifying effect

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glor
py
Noun

a magic prop that is a stretchable and animated cloth used for tricks and routines that create a playful and entertaining effect

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French drop
Noun

a classic coin manipulation technique in magic where a coin appears to be transferred from one hand to another, but is secretly retained in the original hand

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floating match
Noun

a classic magic trick where a matchstick appears to defy gravity and levitate in mid-air, creating a visual illusion of it floating without any visible means of support

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detachable thumb
Noun

a magic prop that creates the illusion of a thumb being detached and reattached, allowing for various tricks and routines

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cups and balls
Noun

a classic magic routine where small balls appear, vanish, and translocate under three cups, creating a captivating display of skill and misdirection

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Asrah levitation
Noun

a dramatic illusion where a person appears to levitate and then dematerialize while covered by a cloth, creating a mysterious and otherworldly effect

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te
le
por
ta
tion
Noun

the hypothetical ability to instantly transport matter from one place to another without physically moving it through space

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le
vi
ta
tion
Noun

the act of raising (a body) from the ground by presumably spiritualistic means

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stage magic
Noun

illusions and tricks performed on a theatrical stage with grand-scale props, lighting, and stagecraft for a captivating audience experience

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close-up magic
Noun

a type of magic performed right in front of a small audience, using tricks that are meant to be seen from a very close distance

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30.
es
ca
po
lo
gy
Noun

the practice or study of escaping from restraints, confinement, or dangerous situations, often performed as a form of entertainment

Escapology requires a combination of physical dexterity, mental acuity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure to execute daring escapes with precision and flair.

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men
ta
li
sm
Noun

(philosophy) a doctrine that mind is the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness

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theatrical seance
Noun

a staged or performed event that simulates a spiritualistic gathering or communication with the spirits of the deceased

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street magic
Noun

a form of close-up magic performed in public places, such as streets, parks, or other outdoor settings, usually for unsuspecting audiences

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quick
change
Adjective

adept at changing from one thing to another especially changing costumes

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four coin matrix
Noun

a close-up magic routine where four small objects, usually coins, appear to magically move and gather together under the performer's hands, creating a visually captivating effect

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