box of tricks

noun3

1. •
   A box, suitcase, etc., used by a magician to carry stage paraphernalia.
2. •
   (figurative) Anything used to perform a specific task or achieve a particular goal; the means or apparatus used to accomplish something.

   • Uncle Sam has found his box of tricks heavy, and is having a whiff before going on with his white man's burden to the end. — 1902
3. •
   (figurative) A crafty person.

   • "You damned, canting, hypocritical box-of-tricks. I'll be even with you yet." The heavy door slammed behind him. — 1925