CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Magic Cabaret is kicking off its new season of tricks and illusions on Wednesday night. It is Chicago's longest running weekly magic show and the magicians behind it all are David ...

In the age of the internet, we’ve seen the proliferation of all kinds of street magicians and stage illusionists. Who needs the local town square to perform cool magic tricks when you’ve got YouTube ...

A small experiment using sleights of hand and illusions offers insights into how birds and people perceive the world. By Veronique Greenwood The coin is in the illusionist’s left hand, now it’s in the ...

A magician demonstrates a fascinating illusion designed to make it appear as though someone’s thoughts can be controlled. Using subtle cues and clever psychology, the trick guides a participant toward ...

‘What happens inside your brain when you’re experiencing something that you know to be impossible?’ ‘What happens inside your brain when you’re experiencing something that you know to be impossible?’ ...

The “Golden Age” of magic coincided with the heyday of the lithographic poster, and acts involving levitation, decapitation, escapes, hypnotism, and other illusions were lavishly advertised. Illusions ...

The holiday season will be even more magical than usual when the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust makes a group of seven master entertainers appear on the Heinz Hall stage with their bag of sophisticated ...

Want to blow someone’s mind with just two rubber bands? In this quick and simple magic trick tutorial, you’ll learn a visual illusion that looks impossible — but is actually easy to master. 🎩 What’s ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen environmental ...

Close your eyes and imagine a sound, someone’s voice, coming from your left. It slowly shifts to come from behind you, then moves to your right. Around and around, it circles. Suddenly, the voice ...

We are so excited that everyone’s favorite magical mastermind, Jonathan Creek, is returning to WGBH this week. Creek designs magic tricks and illusions for a living, and uses those skills of deception ...

Magician Justin Willman stands inside the Magic Castle in Hollywood. His new comedy/magic special, "Magic Lover," premieres Tuesday. (Annie Noelker / For The Times) Even in the daytime, the most ...