Illusionist/director/writer Teller of the film "& Teller 2" poses for a portrait during the 11th annual CineVegas film festival held at the Palms Casino Resort on ...

Magicians have long understood how to captivate an audience, and the craft is built on 19 foundational effects—core principles that shape every illusion. These include production (making something ...

In yesterday's post about the limits of physics, I noted that the ultimate problem is philosophical-- the "unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics" in Eugene Wigner's phrase. That is, physics, like ...

Think of a playing card. Got one in mind? Although it may have felt like a free choice, think again: Most people choose one of only four cards, out of a deck of 52. For now, remember your card — we’ll ...