Just as vision scientists study visual art and illusions to elucidate the workings of the visual system, so too can cognitive scientists study cognitive illusions to elucidate the underpinnings of ...

English illusionist, mentalist, and author Derren Brown has headlined Olivier Award-winning shows on London’s West End and performed in several TV series and specials, including Sacrifice on Netflix.

Finally, science has confirmed what Penn & Teller have been telling us since Bullshit! began in 2003: magic isn’t real. Indeed, a team of researchers is using the lessons from persuasive “stage magic” ...

Join Magic Amanda at The Duck Room on Nov. 15 for a night of captivating illusions and laughter that blend connection and ...

The first shows illusionist Brett Myers performed at the Bird-in-Hand Stage had an audience of eight or 10 people. Now, four years later, shows in the 151-seat theater are often sold out. Is it magic?

As Cahoots opens a new chapter in children’s theatre, artistic director Paul Bosco McEneaney tells Gail Bell how the ‘golden ...

From rabbits in hats to women being sawn in half, magic has captivated the imaginations of generations of Australians. Thanks to one "certified fanboy", we have that history at our fingertips.

DALLAS — Did you know that there was a patron saint of stage magicians? St. John Bosco would perform magic tricks, attracting the attention of a crowd so as later to share the faith with them. He ...

Everyone loves a bit of magic – and no, we don't mean all things Hogwarts and Horcruxes (sorry to those of you still waiting for your acceptance letter). We mean stage magic, the kind you see ...