VCR 5 Presentation #6
Patrick O'Connor
Fill In the Blank With the Best Word From Unit 5
Magic tricks, including pulling a bunny out of a hat, are a common form of ______________.
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Legerdemain
NOUN
1. sleight of hand; magic tricks2. any trickery or deception
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms:
- deception
- trickery
- magic
Antonyms:
- openness
- plainness
- artlessness
Sentences
1. The magician's performance of legerdemain captivated the audience.
2. Legerdemain performers are common in many festivals and carnivals.
Extra Information:
- In French, the phrase "leger de main" directly translates to "quick of hand."
Exercise B: Choose the Incorrect Usage
A) Card tricks are one type of legerdemain.
B) The magician's legerdemain was poor, as the audience could clearly see the secret to his trick.
C) Legerdemains are useful for raising or lifting objects.
D) Jim watches videos on YouTube to teach himself legerdemain.
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"C" is incorrect. In that sentence, the correct word would be "levers."
Pictures
Video:
Best magic show in the world 2016 - Best magic trick ever