theory11 find :: Teller Reveals the Science of Illusion

[jonraiker]

We just stumbled on this article from WIRED Magazine writer Jonah Lehrer. Magic and the Brain is an expose on the neuroscience of illusion from the perspective of a true master - Teller of P&T.

The article discusses - among many other topics - Penn and Teller's signature Looks Simple routine, wherein Teller demonstrates each principle of magic using a single lit cigarette.

> > Magic and the Brain :: Article
> > Looks Simple, Doesn't It? :: Media

 

[kevin]

pretty freakin cool.

 

[cm763]

Awesome! Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

[Joseph C]

There's a nice version of their "Looks Simple" routine on "Penn & Teller Go Public"
(A rough version is posted at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2azeC57Fn4c&feature=channel_page )

 

[Ben Long]

We just stumbled on this article from WIRED Magazine writer Jonah Lehrer. Magic and the Brain is an expose on the neuroscience of illusion from the perspective of a true master - Teller of P&T.

The article discusses - among many other topics - Penn and Teller's signature Looks Simple routine, wherein Teller demonstrates each principle of magic using a single lit cigarette.

> > Magic and the Brain :: Article
> > Looks Simple, Doesn't It? :: Media

If you notice my earlier thread, I tried to tip this without spoiling anything. The entire issue is edited by J.J. Abrams and talks about the inherent power of discovering something. But I guess the secret's out.

 

[cbols23]

I was going to say you guys stole it from the new Wired magazine. But I see you linked to the article.

I would say pick up the actual magazine and read some of it, some interesting stuff in there.

 

[CaseyC]

Wow this is fascinating. Thanks for sharing this.

 

[KeenanG]

I truely believe that Teller is all knowning.

He never ceases to amaze me...

The few magic pieces I have seen, and NEVER will forget is Tellers Bleeding Rose. If you have not seen it, be ready to see true magic.

Thanks for sharing,



Keenan

 

[BlakeVogt]

This was an amazing article! Very well written and very thought provoking. Teller and Penn always do an amazing and histerical job but its great to get a peek into one of their heads and boy was that crazy.

 

[ZachMueller]

The looks simple bit is FANTASTIC live. If anyone is in vegas, you must see them.

 

[C. Michaels]

great find.

it is always fascinating to get an inside look into a fellow magicians head.
the video, i remember seeing that a long time ago, but never really thought anything of it.
having read that article, and grown as a magician, i really have a new appreciation for it.
its incredible.