For years, Meir Yedid has kicked off his stage, parlor, and close-up shows with a trio of optical illusions and brain twisters that lay bare the secrets of magic. The idea? We give you the honest truth, but your brain? Well, it’s a bit of a trickster.
During his presentation, he explains; "The reason these illusions work is that our brains are programmed for survival and not for reality. They will consistently lie to us and misinterpret things to seemingly protect us. Magicians take advantage of that, and the reason I am exposing it to you is that I believe the more you know about magic, the more you can appreciate it." These self-working routines can stand alone or come together to form a complete act (like a well-balanced meal, but with more mystery).
The trio of optical tricks includes the classic Word Skipping Illusion, Cornsweet Illusion, and Thatcher illusion, all jazzed up for live performances and designed to keep your audience on their toes. They’re perfect for close-up gigs, parlour shenanigans, and even stage spectacles. Plus, they make great tools for speakers and emcees (who knew, eh?).
Each set comes with three optical illusions printed on sturdy 11.25" x 11.25" cardboard, plus access to an online video tutorial. In this gem, you’ll catch live performances alongside handling tips and other ideas to keep your audience guessing. There’s even some extra related bonus stuff (because why not?).
