The phrase "apparent ease" means that something appears to be easy or effortless, even though it may require skill, effort, or hard work behind the scenes. Full definition
The work shows an increased variety, while continuing to display the greater freedom and apparent ease of method that seem the unconscious result of his having moved to a larger studio. (johnhoyland.com)
One month later, Mr. Cuomo claimed victory, stunning many observers with the speed and apparent ease with which he pushed a gun control package through a divided Legislature. (nytimes.com)
THE FACULTY Aliens take over demoralized high school teachers with apparent ease in this sly and savvy exercise in sci - fi horror, but they bite off more than they can chew, so to speak, when they set their sights on the students, too. (sfgate.com)