The term 'prestidigitator' is a combination of two words: 'PRESTO' and 'digitator, ' which mean 'QUICK' and 'FINGER, ' respectively. It is used to describe someone who performs magic tricks with their hands, such as card tricks, sleight of hand, and other illusions. The crossword solutions for this term are 'MAGE' (4 letters) and 'MAGICIAN' (8 letters). A MAGE is someone who practices magic, while a MAGICIAN is someone who performs magic tricks for entertainment. Both terms refer to the same type of person, but the word 'MAGICIAN' is more commonly used in modern times.