optical illusions

"This book teaches aspiring magicians to perform . . . optical illusion tricks [with] simple text, step-by-step instructions, and supporting photos [for] . . . young readers"--Provided by publisher.

A discussion of optical illusions, with explanations of why we see them and suggestions for creating illusions of our own.

A whimsical compilation of optical illusions and visual tricks a carnival of colors and shapes and moving (or are they?) images that are sure to surprise and delight you as soon as you begin turning the pages.

A collection of optical illusions and puzzles introduces scientific concepts about perspective and perception that reveal how the mind enables people to experience interesting impressions through static images.

This book is about gravity hills in various places around the world, places where vehicles seem to move on flat land. The land seems flat; the land is actually a hill.

Bonus program: How to build a beating heart: "Scientists are using tissue engineering to harness the body's natural powers to grow skin, muscle, body parts and vital organs, even hearts." -- video.nationalgeographic.com.

Returns for a third season of interactive experiments that test how easily the brain can be fooled, uncovering the surprising nature of how we process information, feel emotions, and perceive the world around us. Host and wonder junkie Jason Silva and Deception specialist Apollo Robbins explore a world where time slows down, reality is an illusion and things aren't always as they seem, the human brain.

Interactive games and intricate experiments designed to leave viewers rethinking how much faith they are willing to put in everything from memory to multitasking. Host Jason Silva and Deception Specialist Apollo Robbins are teaming up with some of the world's foremost neuroscientists to reveal the incredible inner-workings of the brain.

Includes step-by-step instructions on performing magic tricks that are illusions.