Definition

Noun: - A trick performed with playing cards: A feat of skill, illusion, or deception executed using a standard deck of playing cards, often for entertainment. It is a specific type of magic trick.

Usage

• The term "card trick" is used to describe a discrete performance or illusion. It is a countable noun.
• It is typically performed by a magician or someone skilled in sleight of hand.
• Example: "The magician's final card trick left the entire audience astonished."

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to perform/do a card trick": The standard collocation for executing the trick.
  • The child was eager to perform a card trick for his family.
• "to know a card trick": To have the knowledge or ability to perform one.
  • Does anyone know a good card trick?
• "to figure out/solve a card trick": To understand the method or secret behind the illusion.
  • It took me hours to figure out that card trick.

Variants and Related Words

• Card magic (n): The broader art or performance of magic using playing cards.
  • He specializes in card magic.
• Sleight of hand (n): Manual dexterity used in performing tricks, essential for many card tricks.
  • The sleight of hand in that card trick was impeccable.

Synonyms

• Illusion: A deceptive appearance or impression, often created by magic.
• Feat: An impressive deed, especially one requiring skill.
• (Magic) trick: A general term for a cunning act designed to deceive or entertain.

Related Phrases

• "to have a card up one's sleeve" (Idiom): To have a secret plan or advantage in reserve. While related to cards, this idiom refers to a hidden advantage, not a performed trick.
  • During the negotiations, he had a card up his sleeve that secured the deal.

Noun

1. a trick performed with playing cards