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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Prestidigitator
| title=Prestidigitator
| image=[[Image:DQV_Prestidigitator.png|230px]]
| image=[[Image:DQV DS Prestidigitator.png|230px|center]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
| firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}}
| kanji=まほうつかい
| kanji=まほうつかい
|old=None
| romanji=Mahōtsukai
| romanji=Mahōtsukai
}}
}}
The '''Prestidigitator''' is a monster that appears exclusively in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. They share the same name as two [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|other]] [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|monsters]] in the series and fulfill the same role as basic spellcasters, but they have a different design.
The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' is a {{MFamilies}} that appears exclusively in {{DQ5}}.
 
They share the same name as two [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|other]] [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|monsters]] in the series and fulfill the same role as basic spellcasters, but they have a different design.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Prestidigitators are [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] monsters with sickly green skin and spindly, raised hands ready to cast spells. They wear dark green hooded cloaks which cover them from head to toe. Unlike their similarly named cousins, these magicians' faces are visible, having a wizened appearance and their mouths agape which are missing many teeth.
Prestidigitators are {{Humanoid}} {{MFamilies}}s with sickly green skin and spindly, raised hands ready to cast spells. They wear dark green hooded cloaks which cover them from head to toe. Unlike their similarly named cousins, these magicians' faces are visible, having a wizened appearance and their mouths agape which are missing many teeth.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|float=left
|image=[[File:Prestidigitator DQV DS.png]]
|name=Prestidigitator
|name=Prestidigitator
|game=Dragon Quest V
|kanji=  
|console=SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
|romanji=
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|bestiaryNumber=018
|sprite=[[Image:Prestidigitator_DQV_SNES.gif]]
|hp=30
|hp=30
|mp=9
|mp=9
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|defense=17
|defense=17
|agility=19
|agility=19
|experience=18
|exp=18
|gold=20
|gold=20
|droppedItem=[[Magic water]]
|tameRate=[[Prestidigitator (Recruit)|1/2]]
|skills=
|spells=[[Crack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kabuff]]
|spells=[[Crack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kabuff]]
|bestiaryNumber=18
|skills=None
|captureRate=[[Prestidigitator (Recruit)|1/2]]
|item=[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Faerie Lae]]<br>[[Winter Palace]]<br>[[Coburg]] area (G1)<br>[[Lodestar Harbour]] area<br>[[Scary Lair]]<br>[[Zoomingale]] area
|locations=[[Faerie Lea]]<br>[[Winter Palace]]<br>[[Coburg]] area (G1)<br>[[Lodestar Harbour]] area<br>[[Scary Lair]]<br>[[Zoomingale]] area
|evasion=1/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=67%
|cool-breath-resist=67%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=20%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Prestidigitator DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Prestidigitator DQV DS.png]]
}}
}}
{{clear}}


==Variants==
In addition to the ones that can be [[encounter]]ed, a Prestidigitator ,along with a [[Slime knight]] and [[Dracky]] attacks [[Pankraz]] in the [[Ancient Ruins]].
===Legerdemen===
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Legerdeman
| image=[[File:Legerdeman DQV PS2.png]]
| caption=Model in the PS2 version
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
| kanji=まどうし
| romanji=Matōshi
}}
'''Legerdemen''' are slightly more capable Prestidigitators with blue-grey skin, wearing golden robes.
{{enemy
|float=
|image= [[File:Legerdeman DQV DS.png]]
|name=Legerdeman
|game=Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest V
|console=SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
|romanji=Matōshi
|hp=48
|mp=8
|attack=54
|defense=30
|agility=28
|experience=45
|gold=47
|droppedItem=[[Magic water]]
|skills=
|spells=[[Fizzle]], [[Sizz]]
|bestiaryNumber=52
|locations=[[Coburg]] castle dungeon<br>[[Abovitall Tower]] area
}}


{{clear}}
Three of them show up to stop [[Pankraz]] while the {{Hero 5}} and [[Saber]] attempt to get Prince [[Harry]] to safety.


===Thaumaturge===
==Related monsters==
{{Monster Infobox
*[[Legerdeman (Dragon Quest V)]]
| title=Thaumaturge
*[[Thaumaturge]]
| image=[[File:Thaumaturge DQV PS2.png]]
*[[Haunted Housekeeper]]
| caption=Model in the PS2 version
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
| kanji=グレゴール
| romanji=Gregor
}}
'''Thaumaturge''' is a blue grey-skinned variant of the Prestidigitator, wearing grey robes and pearls around their neck. They are the highest ranking order of magicians.
{{enemy
|image=[[File:Thaumaturge.png]]
|name=Thaumaturge
|game=Dragon Quest V
|console=SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
|romanji=Gregor
|hp=92
|mp=12
|attack=70
|defense=60
|agility=56
|experience=85
|gold=43
|droppedItem=[[Holy water]]
|skills=
|spells=[[Bounce]], [[Swoosh]]
|bestiaryNumber=76
|locations=[[Mostroferrato]] area
}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleight_of_hand sleight of hand], techniques involving quick-hand movement to perform magic tricks with objects such as cards and coins. A prestidigitator is a practitioner of these techniques, the name suiting the monster given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands. Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand. A thaumaturge or thaumaturgist is a practitioner of thaumaturgy, a Greek term which means miracle or wonder working. Someone who uses magic to change things in the physical world.
Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleight_of_hand sleight of hand], techniques involving quick-hand movement to perform magic tricks with objects such as cards and coins. A prestidigitator is a practitioner of these techniques, the name suiting the {{MFamilies}} given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands. Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand.
 
==Related monsters==
*[[Haunted Housekeeper]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Prestidigitator_DQV_SNES.gif|SNES
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 2.jpg|Attacking [[Pankraz]] along with [[Slime knight]] and [[Dracky]] in {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
File:Prestidigitator DQV PS2.png|PS2 model
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 3.jpg|
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 4.jpg|
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
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