Dazzling or showy entertainment or tricks meant to impress people; excitement and flashy attraction, often used in the phrase 'razzle-dazzle.'
From 'razzledazzle,' a reduplication or rhyming blend that emerged in American slang in the early 1900s. Likely influenced by 'raze' or 'razz' (to mock) combined with 'dazzle' for impact.
Magicians and con artists both use 'razzle-dazzle'—showy distractions—to control what you pay attention to, which is why showmanship and deception often go hand-in-hand in performance and crime alike.
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