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How magic tricks can help us understand how our brains work

Magicians have fascinated audiences for centuries. by Tony Perkins

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Chris Rogers and Uarizona School of Psychology

Magicians have fascinated audiences for centuries. University of Arizona psychologist Eve Isham describes how magicians and illusionists use science to develop their effects and the connection with the inner workings of the mind.

Eve Isham spoke with Leslie Tolbert Ph.D Regent’s professor emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

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