He used a trick in his magic show that surprised the audience.
そのトリックは簡単に見破られた。
The trick was easily seen through.
plot device; mystery trope
Specifically refers to a narrative trick or device in mystery fiction, such as a locked-room setup or an unreliable narrator.
このミステリー小説のトリックはよくできている。
The trick in this mystery novel is well-crafted.
The magician used a clever trick to surprise the audience.
He fell right into his enemy's trick.
The culprit set up a perfect trick to deceive the investigators.
The great detective immediately saw through the trick.
locked room trick; closed room trick
trick art; trompe-l'oeil