trick/trik/
Noun:
A cunning or skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.
Verb:
Deceive or outwit (someone) by being cunning or skillful.
Adjective:
Intended or used to deceive or mystify, or to create an illusion.
I know what it means, I’m just not practiced at it, so I can’t speculate about what does or doesn’t work.