Scientists analysing how magicians Penn & Teller perform one of the oldest known illusions now reveal that some aspects of the magic trick are even more effective at manipulating audiences than the ...

Glitz, glamorous assistants and the occasional white rabbit are images - if you mind the pun - conjured up when you think of magic tricks. But really, there’s a far deeper thinking behind the magician ...

The 'Stay Awake' star was asked to "chase the lady" in a game of chance backstage at the Jingle Bell Ball. Example joined Capital backstage at the Jingle Bell Ball 2012 to try his luck in a game of ...

Step into the enchanting realm of "21 Awesome Magic Tricks!" In this engaging video, explore the captivating world of magic with a remarkable lineup of tricks that will astonish you. Perfect for ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The researchers from the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science gave a computer program the outline of how a magic jigsaw puzzle and a mind reading card trick work, as well the results ...

Why do we enjoy looking at magic? Everyone knows these are tricks and not "real". It's not as though we don't know our senses are being deceived. But we still watch and wait for the reveal. It might ...

It's the sort of conundrum that apprentice wizard Merlin - eponymous hero of the current BBC children's drama - needn't concern himself too much about: how do magicians stop others from pinching their ...

Why do we enjoy looking at magic? Everyone knows these are tricks and not "real". It's not as though we don't know our senses are being deceived. But we still watch and wait for the reveal. It might ...