prestigiation
/prɛˌstɪdʒɪˈeɪʃn/Now rare
noun
The practice of sorcery or magic; deception or delusion by such practice; conjuring, prestidigitation; an instance of this.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Vergil's Three Books of English History. From post-classical Latin praestigiat-, past participial stem of praestigiare prestigiate + -ion; compare -ation.