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Answer for the clue "Manual dexterity in the execution of tricks ", 16 letters:
prestidigitation

Word definitions for prestidigitation in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. manual dexterity in the execution of tricks [syn: sleight of hand ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands; sleight of hand. 2 A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1843, from French prestidigitation , which was coined along with prestidigitator (q.v.).

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Prestidigitation \Pres`ti*dig`i*ta"tion\, n. Legerdemain; sleight of hand; juggling.

Usage examples of prestidigitation.

Legerdemain, sleight of hand, prestidigitation, became the dominant interest of my life.

On the fringes of professional magic there are a few individuals who see prestidigitation as an easy way of gulling the credulous and the rich.

Although my skill with prestidigitation increases, sometimes, in my darker moments, I do wonder why I am continuing to rehearse at all.

I always present a varied show, starting with one of the familiar prestidigitations, such as Cups and Balls or Mysterious Wine Bottles.