101 Ways to Confound Your Mind and Have Fun at the Same Time. Secrets of Successful Illusionists

Victor Mids and Oscar Verpoort reveal for the first time the secrets of their captivating and super-popular television show that they host on Dutch television. Using knowledge of the nature of illusions, insights from psychology and medicine (and, of course, deftness of hands), they offer a unique perspective on how the human brain works. With 101 illusions and experiments, you will see for yourself how easily your own mind and senses can deceive you. You will learn how you can «read, for example, this text». And of course, you will learn to perform the most mind-boggling tricks for your audience!
«We hope that this book will open the veil on the nature of illusion. After all, the senses and the human brain do not perceive an absolutely objective picture of reality — it is shaped and influenced by our perceptions, assumptions, and memories. There is nothing more beautiful for us than to inspire readers to embark on their own journey as a magician and illusionist. Having tested everything ourselves, we gladly pass on our magical baton to you. Enjoy the power of illusions!» (Victor Mids, Oscar Verpoort)