What does the cryptic crossword clue "What magicians said when they worked with ropes? (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "What magicians said". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THEY + ROPES? = HEYPRESTO; definition: "What magicians said" The answer is HEYPRESTO.

What magicians said when they worked with ropes? (3,6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16950 | 16 Down | 2022-10-20 flower

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