The Spectacle of Illusion Tompkins Matthew
The Spectacle of Illusion Tompkins Matthew The tricks and props of magic and spiritualism: how magicians and psychics fooled the world--and what scientists can learn from themIn The Spectacle of…
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The Spectacle of Illusion Tompkins Matthew
The tricks and props of magic and spiritualism: how magicians and psychics fooled the world--and what scientists can learn from themIn The Spectacle of Illusion, professional magician-turned experimental psychologist Dr. Tompkins investigates the arts of deception as practised and popularised by mesmerists, magicians and psychics since the early 18th century. Matthew L.
Indeed, modern scientists are increasingly turning to magic tricks to develop new techniques to examine human perception, memory and belief. Organised thematically within a broadly chronological trajectory, this compelling book explores how illusions perpetuated by magicians and fraudulent mystics can not only deceive our senses but also teach us about the inner workings of our minds. Beginning by discussing mesmerism and spiritualism, the book moves on to consider how professional magicians
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