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[[Misdirection]] is using something (a sleight, movement, patter, distraction, etc.) to mislead or divert attention away from the actual method being used.  An important concept in magic.
[[Misdirection]] is using something (a [[sleight]], movement, [[patter]], distraction, etc.) to create a point of focus and interest, and while the spectator's attention is under control, other covert actions will go unnoticed.  An important concept in magic.


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Latest revision as of 19:03, 11 May 2009

Misdirection is using something (a sleight, movement, patter, distraction, etc.) to create a point of focus and interest, and while the spectator's attention is under control, other covert actions will go unnoticed. An important concept in magic.