What does prestidigitation mean?
Prestidigitation is the process of doing a magic trick by hand, also called “sleight of hand.” Digits are your fingers, so someone skilled at prestidigitation has some tricky fingers. One of the most famous prestidigitators in modern history was Howard Thurston, especially known for card tricks.
Where did the word prestidigitation come from?
The French word preste (from Italian presto) means “quick” or “nimble,” and the Latin word digitus means “finger.” Put them together and-presto!- you’ve got prestidigitation.
How do you spell prestidigitation?
This spell is a minor magical trick that novice spellcasters use for practice. You create one of the following magical effects within range: You create an instantaneous, harmless sensory effect, such as a shower of sparks, a puff of wind, faint musical notes, or an odd odor.