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Definition of Prestidigitator
1. Noun. Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience.
Specialized synonyms: Escape Expert, Escapologist, Mind Reader, Telepathist, Thought-reader
Generic synonyms: Performer, Performing Artist
Derivative terms: Conjure, Conjure, Illusion, Magic
Definition of Prestidigitator
1. n. One skilled in legerdemain or sleight of hand; a juggler.
Definition of Prestidigitator
1. Noun. One who performs feats of prestidigitation, a sleight-of-hand artist, a magician ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prestidigitator
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prestidigitator
Literary usage of Prestidigitator
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bookman (1915)
"... from Franklin's and Goldoni's, there are few more fascinating than the
Confidences of a prestidigitator of Robert-Houdin. ..."
2. The North American Review by Making of America Project, Jared Sparks, Edward Everett, James Russell Lowell, Henry Cabot Lodge (1821)
"The life of the prestidigitator is not, however, wholly devoted to sovereigns,
and there are some incidents in his history that are rather unpleasant. ..."
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