street magician
Urban sleight performer
A street magician performs magic tricks in public spaces—sidewalks, parks, plazas—typically for tips from passersby.
Unlike stage magicians who work theaters with elaborate setups, street magicians rely on close-up sleight of hand and audience interaction: A street magician made my watch disappear.
The term gained visibility through television specials featuring performers like David Blaine.
- buskerPublic-space entertainer seeking donations
- sleightDexterous trickery
- cardsStiff paper rectangles
- coinsMetal money units
- crowdLarge public gathering
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