What is the attraction of magic in an age of scepticism? - BBC News article on magic

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Chris Norris
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What is the attraction of magic in an age of scepticism? - BBC News article on magic

Postby Chris Norris » July 31st, 2005, 9:44 am

"Deceptive science - What is the attraction of magic in an age of scepticism?"

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Re: What is the attraction of magic in an age of scepticism? - BBC News article on magic

Postby Richard Kaufman » July 31st, 2005, 11:30 am

Thanks for the link, Chris, very interesting.
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Re: What is the attraction of magic in an age of scepticism? - BBC News article on magic

Postby Chris Norris » July 31st, 2005, 2:52 pm

You're welcome, Richard. I was particularly interested in the astute observations about Derren Brown's style.

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Re: What is the attraction of magic in an age of scepticism? - BBC News article on magic

Postby Steve Hook » August 6th, 2005, 12:42 pm

Here's a bump to this because some may have missed it. Very good article, as Chris and Richard said.

There are a number of observations which could be tips to us mortals.

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