If you have never heard of Richard Wiseman, you’re missing out.
He’s a British psychologist and author, known for his research into ‘quirky’ human behavior. His book Quirkology is one of the most entertaining books on human behavior you’ll ever read. It discusses, amongst others, the world funniest joke, if people can spot a lie, and how deception works.
This video (found on his must-follow blog which has amazing examples of illusions) is an example of the last category. It’s a card trick and you know you’re being deceived, but can you spot how it’s done?
And, did you figure it out?
While waiting for him to shuffle through the deck on my second viewing, I had a suspicion of what was going on. I was correct
Um, my card was there the first time.
I didn’t see my card, but that’s because I was distracted by why no one else could either. Magic is a bit of a hobby, though.
Are we allowed to say when we figured it out?
Let’s wait for the frustrated comments from people who can’t figure it out
I give up. My brain is not getting this
well, I saw my card
I figured it out right away when I saw a red jack of spades…