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Radoslaw Wincza, Lecturer in Behavioural Sciences, University of Central Lancashire

What magic reveals about the brain – and how magicians sometimes fool themselves

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Magicians have long been masters of mind games, turning our brain’s quirks and blind spots into moments of pure astonishment. But magic isn’t just for show – it’s become a powerful tool in the cognitive science of unlocking the mind’s hidden limitations.

The science of magic has grown into a serious field of study, showing us how unreliable our intuitions and self-perceptions can be. However, a new study shows that magicians may be wrong about why their tricks work.

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