Auditory Illusions Revealed: Why Sound-Based Magic Tricks Are So Rare But So Essential
Plymouth, England — Magicians have long dazzled audiences with visually captivating tricks, such as pulling rabbits out of hats or making people disappear. However, one area of magic that remains largely unexplored is the realm of sound-based illusions. A recent study published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences delves into the reasons why magic tricks centered on auditory perception are so rare, despite the prevalence of auditory illusions in our daily lives. Researchers suggest …