Close-up magic

[1] Sleight-of-hand, also known as prestidigitation ("quick fingers") or léger de main (Fr., "lightness of hand"), is the set of techniques used by a magician to secretly manipulate objects.

Close-up magicians may also enhance their performance by combining magic with other elements, such as cardistry.

While magic uses misdirection to produce an illusion, these flourishes are more straightforward displays of skill, comparable to juggling.

[citation needed] This form of mentalism involves examples of telekinesis, extrasensory perception, precognition and telepathy.

Most cold reading takes place in such an intimate session, as do most theatrical séances.