Special ability in Oriental entertainer (6)
I believe the answer is:
talent
'special ability' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'in oriental entertainer' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'TALENT' is hidden within 'oriental entertainer'.
(Other definitions for talent that I've seen before include "Natural ability or aptitude" , "Coin at one time" , "gift > of Attic gold" , "Gift, flair" , "ancient coin" .)