a meaningless chant or expression used in conjuring or incantation.

a juggler's trick; sleight of hand.

trickery; deception.

unnecessarily mysterious or elaborate activity or talk to cover up a deception, magnify a simple purpose, etc.

to play tricks on or with.

to perform tricks; practice trickery or deception.

noun

reality , truth

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