Palming

Palming is the act of concealing a small object, typically a coin, card, or other easily manipulated item, within the palm of the hand. It often involves skillful dexterity and misdirection to make the object disappear or reappear seemingly at will, creating an illusion. The technique is commonly employed in magic, sleight of hand performances, and, less frequently, in acts of deception, such as cheating. Successful palming relies on both physical skill and the ability to distract an observer's attention from the concealed object. Mastery of palming often takes significant practice and understanding of hand positioning.

Palming meaning with examples

• The magician, with a flourish, palmed the coin as he turned his hand over, making it vanish into thin air. The audience gasped in amazement, completely unaware of the sleight of hand that had just occurred.
• He practiced palming cards for hours each day, striving to perfect his technique. The goal was to be able to palm a card smoothly without a flicker that gave away his secret, for his stage act.
• During the card game, the cheater expertly palmed the ace of spades, giving himself the advantage and a significant upper hand, he won the entire pot that night.
• The pickpocket, using deceptive moves, palmed the wallet from the unsuspecting tourist's pocket, disappearing into the crowded street with his hidden loot.
• She taught her children the trick of palming small candies to surprise their friends. The secret, she explained, was to keep the fingers relaxed and the movement quick.