• The Science of Illusion with Teller

  • Feb 7 2025
  • Length: 51 mins
  • Podcast

The Science of Illusion with Teller

  • Summary

  • Why does magic fool us so easily? Is our perception of reality just an illusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Gary O’Reilly explore the neuroscience behind magic with magician Teller (of Penn & Teller) and neuroscientist Susana Martinez-Conde.

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