The '''Prestidigitator''' name refers to a number of similar monsters from the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. In all appearances, it is depicted as a [[Humanoid family|humanoid monster]] with spindly, raised hands and attacks by casting spells.
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The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' is a {{MFamilies}} that appears exclusively in {{DQ5}}.
==Appearances==
They share the same name as two [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|other]] [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|monsters]] in the series and fulfill the same role as basic spellcasters, but they have a different design.
Prestidigitators are {{Humanoid}} {{MFamilies}}s with sickly green skin and spindly, raised hands ready to cast spells. They wear dark green hooded cloaks which cover them from head to toe. Unlike their similarly named cousins, these magicians' faces are visible, having a wizened appearance and their mouths agape which are missing many teeth.
Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleight_of_hand sleight of hand], techniques involving quick-hand movement to perform magic tricks with objects such as cards and coins. A prestidigitator is a practitioner of these techniques, the name suiting the monster given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands.
==Variants==
===Abracadabrer===
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===Hocus-Poker===
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===Legerdemen===
In addition to the ones that can be [[encounter]]ed, a Prestidigitator ,along with a [[Slime knight]] and [[Dracky]] attacks [[Pankraz]] in the [[Ancient Ruins]].
'''Legerdemen''' (previously called ''Warlocks'' or ''Druins'') are slightly more capable Prestidigitators equipped with a red or golden robe instead of plain grey.
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Three of them show up to stop [[Pankraz]] while the {{Hero 5}} and [[Saber]] attempt to get Prince [[Harry]] to safety.
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===Leger-de-man===
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===Thaumaturge===
The Thaumaturge is grey-skinned variant of the Prestidigitator found only in ''DQV''
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|image=[[File:Thaumaturge.png]]
|name=Thaumaturge
|game=Dragon Quest V
|console=DS
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|hp=92
|mp=12
|attack=70
|defense=60
|agility=56
|experience=85
|gold=43
|droppedItem=[[Holy water]]
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|spells=[[Bounce]], [[Swoosh]]
|bestiaryNumber=76
|locations=[[Mostroferrato]] area
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===Vis mager===
Vis magers are Prestidigitators with yellow robes and a staff. They are the most powerful sorcerers in the original game, second only to the [[Dragonlord]] himself.
Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleight_of_hand sleight of hand], techniques involving quick-hand movement to perform magic tricks with objects such as cards and coins. A prestidigitator is a practitioner of these techniques, the name suiting the {{MFamilies}} given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands. Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand.
==Gallery==
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Image:Prestidigitator_DQV_SNES.gif|SNES
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 2.jpg|Attacking [[Pankraz]] along with [[Slime knight]] and [[Dracky]] in {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
Image:WizardArt.png|Legerdeman vintage art
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 3.jpg|
File:DQ Legerdeman.png|Legerdeman official art
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 4.jpg|
File:Thaumaturge DQV PS2.png|Thaumaturge
File:DQ_Vis_Mager.png|Vis mager official art
File:DQB Vis Mager.png|Vis mager in ''Dragon Quest Builders''
Image:Living_Mage_and_Evil_Mage.png|
File:PRESTIDIGITATOR-TCG.jpg|A trading card featuring a presdigitator.
Prestidigitators are Humanoidmonsters with sickly green skin and spindly, raised hands ready to cast spells. They wear dark green hooded cloaks which cover them from head to toe. Unlike their similarly named cousins, these magicians' faces are visible, having a wizened appearance and their mouths agape which are missing many teeth.
Prestidigitation is more popularly known as sleight of hand, techniques involving quick-hand movement to perform magic tricks with objects such as cards and coins. A prestidigitator is a practitioner of these techniques, the name suiting the monster given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands. Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand.