Richard Wiseman

Here's a magician's biggest and best-kept secret: learning magic tricks can help you grow your confidence, feel happier, and boost your brain power! Professor Richard Wiseman, a psychology professor and member of the prestigious Magic Circle, reveals the secrets behind some jaw-dropping magic tricks that will bring out the magic in YOU - and teach you some cool skills to...

Have you ever wondered why bad musicians always win the Eurovision Song Contest, or how incompetent politicians get elected? If these questions intrigue you, then you need some Quirkology in your life. Quirkology by Richard Wiseman dives into the quirky side of human psychology, where conventional science seldom ventures. With a blend of humour, rigorous research, and captivating insight, Wiseman...

You are remarkable: You experience a vast range of thoughts and feelings, including falling in love, remembering last Tuesday, and contemplating the meaning of life. And you can carry out all sorts of astonishing behaviours, such as sauntering down the street, singing in falsetto, and riding a unicycle. Psychologists study every aspect of how you think, feel, and behave. Psychology...