Optical illusions have long fascinated scientists, artists, and everyday viewers. These visual puzzles can make stationary ...

The celebrity magician brings his mix of comedy, curiosity and illusions to his debut Netflix special 'Magic Lover,' out Tuesday.

Now, a new competition “$200 Auditory Magic Challenge” aims to change that. It invites magicians to showcase their auditory-only magic tricks (which use sound as a medium).

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 7:46 p.m. Magic is never far from UCLA’s campus. Over the past few years, a group of magicians has populated Bruin Walk and campus events, eager to present mind ...

Recently, my 5-year-old granddaughter showed me a magic trick. She put a big wooden spoon up her sleeve when she thought I ...

Magic tricks rarely rely on sound alone, possibly because of differences in visual and auditory perception. A recent contest to create a sound-only illusion is part of an effort to explore that.

Magic kit FAQ What are the easiest magic tricks? A. There are many simple illusions and tricks that can be learned in less than a day. Magic kits for kids are full of easy tricks like the rubber ...

In order for an illusion to count as a magic trick, magicians have to create what Kuhn calls “the illusion of impossibility.” It can’t be!

Great magic takes years of practice and finesse, but everyday feats of trickery are actually a lot easier than you might think. Here are 15 illusions you can do with objects around the house (or ...

Illusionist and magician Andrew Evans joined host Rachael Maurer to chat about his career in magic and his upcoming shows at ...

Are auditory magic tricks possible for a blind audience? Date: October 4, 2024 Source: Cell Press Summary: Magic tricks make the impossible seem possible. ... But auditory illusions are everywhere.

Magic tricks typically rely on visual illusions, but a recent study explores why sound-based magic is rare and how it can be made accessible to those who are blind, as published in the Cell Press ...