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The Spectacle of Illusion
Deception, Magic and the Paranormal
Book • 2019
In 'The Spectacle of Illusion', Dr. Matthew L. Tompkins delves into the history of deception as practiced by mesmerists, magicians, and psychics since the early 18th century.
The book examines how illusions not only deceive our senses but also reveal insights into human perception, memory, and belief.
It features historical illustrations and modern analyses of psychological phenomena related to magic and illusion.
The book examines how illusions not only deceive our senses but also reveal insights into human perception, memory, and belief.
It features historical illustrations and modern analyses of psychological phenomena related to magic and illusion.
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as a book that investigates the long history of deception and how understanding manipulation can help understand human perception.


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