Sleight of hand is a term used to describe the skillful use of one's hands to perform illusions, often used in MAGIC tricks. It is also known as LEGERDEMAIN, which is an 11-letter word derived from the French for 'light of hand'. Other terms associated with sleight of hand include PALM, a 4-letter word referring to the practice of concealing objects in one's hand; RUSE, a 4-letter word meaning a clever trick or deception; TRICKERY, an 8-letter word meaning the use of cunning or deceit to achieve one's goals; hocuspocus, a 10-letter word used to describe a magical incantation; ABRACADABRA, an 11-letter word used to describe a magical phrase; and smokeandmirrors, a 15-letter phrase used to describe a deceptive tactic.