magic trick
der Zaubertrick, die Zaubertricks
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magic trick
A performance in which a magician uses skillful technique or deception to make something seemingly supernatural happen.
Der Zauberer zeigte einen Zaubertrick, bei dem eine Münze plötzlich verschwand.
The magician performed a magic trick in which a coin suddenly disappeared.
| gender | masculine der |
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| plural | die Zaubertricks |
| genitive | des Zaubertricks |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Zaubertrick | die Zaubertricks |
| accusative | den Zaubertrick | die Zaubertricks |
| dative | dem Zaubertrick | den Zaubertricks |
| genitive | des Zaubertricks | der Zaubertricks |
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'Zaubertrick' (magic trick) is made up of 'Zauber' (magic) and 'Trick' (trick). The word therefore refers to a trick that creates a magical or impossible effect through the art of magic.
Der Zaubertrick mit den drei Karten verblüffte das Publikum.
The magic trick with the three cards amazed the audience.
Verbs such as 'zeigen' (to show), 'vorführen' (to perform), 'erklären' (to explain), and 'lernen' (to learn) are especially common with 'Zaubertrick' (magic trick). The audience can watch a magic trick while a magician performs it.
Die Zauberin führte bei der Feier mehrere Zaubertricks vor.
The magician performed several magic tricks at the party.
The tool used or the type of trick is often introduced with 'mit' (with). Typical combinations include 'ein Zaubertrick mit einer Münze' (a magic trick with a coin), 'mit Karten' (with cards), or 'mit einem Tuch' (with a cloth).
Sein bester Zaubertrick mit einem Seil dauerte nur wenige Sekunden.
His best magic trick with a rope lasted only a few seconds.
