| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abracadabra | traditional magic word |
| 2. | act | a performed entertainment segment |
| 3. | ad-lib | to speak without preparation |
| 4. | angle | viewpoint affecting secrecy |
| 5. | apparatus | equipment used for illusions |
| 6. | appear | to come into view suddenly |
| 7. | applause | clapping from the audience |
| 8. | assistant | performer’s helper in an act |
| 9. | ball | small sphere used in tricks |
| 10. | balloon | inflated rubber decoration or prop |
| 11. | blackout | sudden stage darkness |
| 12. | bow | bend forward in acknowledgment |
| 13. | box | container used in magic routines |
| 14. | build-up | gradual increase in suspense |
| 15. | cabinet | box used in stage illusions |
| 16. | card | a playing card used in tricks |
| 17. | charm | an object or words with magic |
| 18. | coin | a small metal piece for tricks |
| 19. | conjure | to produce as if by magic |
| 20. | conjuring | performing magic tricks |
| 21. | cover | concealment from the audience |
| 22. | cup | small vessel used in routines |
| 23. | curse | a harmful magical pronouncement |
| 24. | cut | divide a deck of cards |
| 25. | deal | distribute cards one by one |
| 26. | deception | act of misleading others |
| 27. | deck | a pack of playing cards |
| 28. | dexterity | skillful use of the hands |
| 29. | disappear | to cease being visible |
| 30. | dove | bird often produced in acts |
| 31. | effect | what the audience experiences |
| 32. | entrance | act of coming onstage |
| 33. | escape | freeing oneself from restraints |
| 34. | escapologist | performer specializing in escapes |
| 35. | exit | act of leaving the stage |
| 36. | fan | spread cards in an arc |
| 37. | finale | closing part of a performance |
| 38. | flash | brief bright burst of light |
| 39. | float | to hover above the ground |
| 40. | flourish | showy display of skill |
| 41. | focus | directed attention or concentration |
| 42. | force | make a choice seem free |
| 43. | gaff | specially prepared trick object |
| 44. | gesture | movement expressing meaning |
| 45. | gimmick | secret device enabling an effect |
| 46. | glance | quick look in a direction |
| 47. | handkerchief | small square cloth |
| 48. | hex | a magical curse |
| 49. | illusion | a deceptive appearance or effect |
| 50. | illusionist | performer of large-scale illusions |
| 51. | improvise | perform without prior planning |
| 52. | incantation | a ritual spoken formula |
| 53. | levitation | rising or floating in air |
| 54. | load | secretly introduced hidden object |
| 55. | magic | the art of producing illusions |
| 56. | magician | person who performs magic tricks |
| 57. | mentalism | performance of mind-based illusions |
| 58. | mentalist | performer of mind-reading effects |
| 59. | method | how the trick is accomplished |
| 60. | mindreading | apparent reading of thoughts |
| 61. | misdirection | diverting attention from the method |
| 62. | nod | short downward head movement |
| 63. | palm | to hide in the hand |
| 64. | palming | concealing an object in hand |
| 65. | patter | spoken lines during a trick |
| 66. | penetration | passing through solid matter |
| 67. | prediction | foretelling a chosen outcome |
| 68. | presentation | the way an effect is performed |
| 69. | prestidigitation | skillful performance of magic tricks |
| 70. | production | appearance of an object |
| 71. | prop | object used in performance |
| 72. | rabbit | animal associated with magic acts |
| 73. | reappear | to appear again suddenly |
| 74. | rehearsal | practice before performance |
| 75. | restoration | making a damaged object whole |
| 76. | revelation | disclosing a hidden selection |
| 77. | ring | metal circle used in tricks |
| 78. | rope | cord used in rope tricks |
| 79. | routine | planned sequence of effects |
| 80. | servante | hidden shelf behind a table |
| 81. | shuffle | mix cards before a trick |
| 82. | silk | a scarf used in magic acts |
| 83. | sleight | dexterous trickery with the hands |
| 84. | spell | a spoken magical formula |
| 85. | spread | display cards across a surface |
| 86. | steal | secretly take an object |
| 87. | switch | secret exchange of objects |
| 88. | table | surface for performing tricks |
| 89. | teleportation | instant movement between places |
| 90. | timing | choosing the right moment |
| 91. | top hat | formal hat linked with magicians |
| 92. | transformation | change of one thing into another |
| 93. | transposition | two objects change places |
| 94. | trapdoor | hidden door in a stage floor |
| 95. | trick | a deceptive performance feat |
| 96. | umbrella | folding rain cover used theatrically |
| 97. | vanish | to make something disappear |
| 98. | volunteer | audience helper chosen onstage |
| 99. | wand | a stick used in magic |
| 100. | wink | brief closing of one eye |
