Sleight (noun)

1. A clever or skillful trick or deception, often used in conjuring or magic.
2. A clever or skillful maneuver or manipulation.

Origin:

The word sleight comes from the old english word "slǣhþ" meaning cunning, trickery, or dexterity.

Examples:

1. The magician"s sleights of hand were so impressive that the audience couldn"t figure out how he did it.
2. He used a sleight of hand to make the coin disappear.
3. The sleights of the politician made it difficult to know where his true loyalties lay.
4. The card player's sleights were so good that he could cheat without anyone noticing.
5. The sleight of the marketer was to make the product look better than it really was.