Phrase guide

card trick

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any magic trick involving playing cards.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

a trick performed with playing cards

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: korttitemppu — magic trick involving playing cards
  • French: tour de cartes — magic trick involving playing cards
  • German: Kartentrick — magic trick involving playing cards
  • Swedish: kortkonst — magic trick involving playing cards