Something ill-considered and said or done impulsively.
An instance of absent-mindedness or forgetfulness.
Some ineffectual action or speech, especially if intended to divert attention; nonsense.
Religious or supernatural phenomena one holds to be nonsense or mere trickery; superstitious mumbo-jumbo.
Some action carried out to bring about change as if by magic; a trick; sleight of hand, trickery.
A phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.