What's the difference between legerdemain and thaumaturgics?
Legerdemain
Definition:
(n.) Sleight of hand; a trick of sleight of hand; hence, any artful deception or trick.
Example Sentences:
(1) The eagle-eyed will note that Shakespeare's birthday is traditionally celebrated on the 23rd, St George's Day (a nice piece of patriotic legerdemain); but in 2012 the 23rd falls on a Monday.
Thaumaturgics
Definition:
(n.) Feats of legerdemain, or magical performances.