What does 'sleight of hand' mean?
AnswerSkillful hand moves that fool the eye
Sleight of hand is manual dexterity used to create illusions.
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7 fact-checked facts about magic tricks, illusions and sleight of hand, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
How many cards are in a standard deck, without jokers?
Answer52
A standard deck has four suits of 13 cards.
Going deeper
What was Harry Houdini's birth name?
AnswerErik Weisz
He was born Erik Weisz in Budapest in 1874.
What is the magician's skill of steering the audience's attention called?
AnswerMisdirection
Misdirection moves attention away from the secret move.
Which trick is considered one of the oldest in magic?
AnswerCups and balls
Cups and balls was described in ancient Rome.
Expert level
Who first performed the 'sawing through a woman' illusion publicly in 1921?
AnswerP. T. Selbit
British magician P. T. Selbit introduced it in London in 1921.
Which card magician was known as 'The Professor'?
AnswerDai Vernon
Dai Vernon earned the nickname for his influence on sleight of hand.
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