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“We're starting to realize that magicians have a lot of implicit know-ledge about how we perceive the world around us because they have to deceive us in terms of controlling attention, exploiting the assumptions we make when we do and don't notice a change in our environment. There is an enormous amount of really detailed instruction on how to perform magic. People are always blown away by how detailed a description you'll have.”

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Richard Wiseman

Richard Wiseman (born 1966) is a British psychologist and professor at the University of Hertfordshire. He is renowned for his research on the psychology of luck, happiness, deception, and intuition. His bestselling book "The Luck Factor" has been translated into over 30 languages, transforming how people understand fortune. Wiseman is also known for his efforts to make psychological research accessible to the public through lectures, television programs, and social media. more

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