Trickery

/ˈtrɪkəri/ noun

Definition

The use of cunning or deception to achieve something; a dishonest or clever scheme.

Etymology

From 'trick' (French 'triche,' from Old Norse 'trika,' meaning to cheat) plus '-ery' (a suffix forming abstract nouns). Means the practice or art of tricking.

Kelly Says

Magicians literally study the psychology of attention and trickery—they've learned that misdirection works by understanding how human perception actually works, not by breaking physical laws.

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