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sleights of hand

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sleight of hand  
n.   pl. sleights of hand
  1. A trick or set of tricks performed by a juggler or magician so quickly and deftly that the manner of execution cannot be observed; legerdemain.

  2. Performance of conjuring tricks.

  3. Skill in performing conjuring tricks.

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