Huh? What is this word? “Presto!” like from a magical demonstration, which means to be quick. Mix this with “digit” as in your fingers. Together they mean a fancy illusion made with your hands, usually done close to the audience, who was often just a few people met on the street.

So to help you remember what this spell does, think to what the street magicians can do, but treat it like it’s actual magic. You’ll see that all the abilities of this spell are inspired by these performers.

Harmless sensory effects:

Make it feel like something is vibrating in their pocket. You know, like when you swear you just got a phone notification?

Torture someone with the non-stop sensory effect of harmless itching

For every step taken, a lovely piano note

Reduce stress of situation with a well timed fart or orgasmic sound

Announce your dramatic entrance with a choir or applause

A bell is ringing nearby. You should go check it out

Light/snuff candle, torch, or campfire:

Need a light for your cigar?

No longer any need for flint and tinder

Extinguish the light source of your enemies

Light the string of a bow on fire

Sneak a bottle of high proof alcohol, grab a piece of cloth (or tear a piece off of your own clothing), stuff it into the bottle, and light it up! What are the rules for molotov cocktails?

Clean/soil object of 1 cubic foot:

That guard might be inclined to leave if their uniform was suddenly soiled

Remove dirt or blood from your clothing. Be sure to also remove any blood stains on the ground too

Get rid of all the spilled ink or liquid on your documents

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Chill/warm/flavor 1 cubic foot of nonliving material:

Alter the flavour of that deadly poison to a delicious cocktail

Those dry rations of yours can now be a delicacy

Maybe the monster won’t bite down on you if your armor/clothing tastes bad?

Keep yourself (or another) warm or cool in extreme temperature environments

Color/Mark/Symbol on object:

Your poker hand can suddenly be a royal flush!

Seal of approval from the King on a letter confirms your right of entry

Mark someone to make it easier to track them

Leave a trail behind you in case you need to back track

Make a coin appear like another: copper appear platinum or vice versa

Change the colors of your outfit to better fit your needs

Nonmagical trinket or illusory image, hand sized:

Check the Trinket table in the Player’s Handbook, pg. 160

A few of note: Coins, Lock picks, Someone’s Underwear, Key, a flower

Create a wind-up mouse/teeth for a distraction

Combinations: