Disappearing act: meaning, definitions and examples

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disappearing act

 

[ ˌdɪs.əˈpɪə.rɪŋ ækt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

magic show trick

A disappearing act is a magic trick where something or someone disappears suddenly from view, often as part of a performance or show. The magician typically uses sleight of hand or other techniques to create the illusion of something vanishing into thin air.

Synonyms

illusion of disappearance, vanishing trick

Examples of usage

  • The magician performed an amazing disappearing act with a rabbit.
  • Her favorite part of the magic show was when the disappearing act made the statue vanish.

Translations

Translations of the word "disappearing act" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ato de desaparecimento

🇮🇳 गायब होने का कार्य

🇩🇪 Verschwindenstrick

🇮🇩 aksi menghilang

🇺🇦 зникнення

🇵🇱 numer zniknięcia

🇯🇵 消失の技 (しょうしつのわざ)

🇫🇷 numéro de disparition

🇪🇸 acto de desaparición

🇹🇷 kaybolma numarası

🇰🇷 사라지는 묘기

🇸🇦 عمل الاختفاء

🇨🇿 zmizet trik

🇸🇰 trik zmiznutia

🇨🇳 消失的把戏 (xiāoshī de bǎxì)

🇸🇮 trik izginotja

🇮🇸 hverfa bragð

🇰🇿 жоғалу әрекеті

🇬🇪 გაქრობის ტრიუკი

🇦🇿 yox olma nömrəsi

🇲🇽 acto de desaparición

Etymology

The term 'disappearing act' originated in the world of magic shows, where magicians performed tricks to make objects or people disappear. This type of illusion has been popularized in entertainment and has become a common phrase to describe situations where something or someone vanishes mysteriously. The concept of disappearing acts has been a staple in magic performances for centuries, captivating audiences with the mystery and wonder of the impossible.