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Experiencing the impossible : the science of magic

by Gustav Kuhn

This study examines the psychological and neurological processes underlying magic, exploring how illusions reveal the limitations of human perception and memory. It analyses the role of misdirection and cognitive conflict in shaping our understanding of reality.

Accession 14534 ISBN 9780262039468 Publisher MIT Press
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