Illusionist's skill (4)

I believe the answer is:

wile

(Other definitions for wile that I've seen before include "Artfulness" , "Chicanery" , "Trick, stratagem" , "Cunning ruse" , "Coax - pleasing artifice" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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