sleight of hand

noun3

1. •
   The required manual dexterity used to perform magic tricks and illusions.

   • A large portion of natural magic and sleight of hand is only the severance of sights and feels that we are accustomed to experience in unison. — 1856
2. •
   A performance of such a skill.
3. •
   (figurative) Any form of clever or skillful trickery or deception.