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The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' is a monster that appears exclusively in | The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' is a monster that appears exclusively in {{DQ5}}. 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. | ||
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*[[Thaumaturge]] | *[[Thaumaturge]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:21, 29 February 2020
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Prestidigitator | |
| File:DQV Prestidigitator.png Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | まほうつかい |
| Romaji | Mahōtsukai |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V |
| Old localisation | None |
The Prestidigitator is a monster that appears exclusively in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride. They share the same name as two other monsters in the series and fulfill the same role as basic spellcasters, but they have a different design.
Characteristics
Prestidigitators are humanoid monsters 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.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Related monsters
Etymology
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.