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misdirection

/mɪsdɪrˈekʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does misdirection mean?

noun

The act of diverting someone's attention from the true object or issue at hand, often to achieve a deceptive or misleading effect. A technique used in magic, illusion, and deception to distract or mislead the audience.

Example

"The magician used misdirection to palm the coin while the audience was focused on the other hand."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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