Fooling Houdini
Magicians, Mentalists, Math Geeks, and the Hidden Powers of the Mind
by:
Alex Stone
in:
Mathematics
Summary:
The book delves into the world of magic and illusion through the author's personal journey, exploring the art of deception, the psychology behind it, and the community of magicians and mentalists. It also examines the intersection of magic with science, revealing how magicians exploit cognitive biases and principles of mathematics and physics.
Key points:
1. Magic and Attention: Stone explains how magicians use attention control and misdirection to create illusions, hiding how tricks are done.
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