traditional Japanese magic
Refers to a style of stage magic that developed in Japan, distinct from Western-style magic (洋妻). Often associated with historical performers and traditional tricks.
Wazuma is a type of traditional Japanese magic.
彼は和妻の名人として知られている。
He is known as a master of traditional Japanese magic.
Formed from 和, “Japanese,” and an abbreviated form of 手妻, “sleight of hand; conjuring.” It denotes Japanese-style traditional conjuring in contrast with Western magic.