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hey presto

(British) Used by stage magicians, when performing a magic trick.

ˈheɪ ˈpɹɛˌstoʊCurrent61 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British) Used by stage magicians, when performing a magic trick.

If you take the next left, you’ll see a big shop and hey presto, you’re there.
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  • Interoperability is a huge deal for Palantir, it’s a massive USP, plugin what you like, then wave a wand to map against another model built with their tools. Hey presto.

    Bluesky· May 2026
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