Magic for Humans Season 1 Episode 4 Seeing Is Believing
- August 17, 2018
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7.7 (142)
In "Magic for Humans" season 1 episode 4, titled "Seeing Is Believing," host and magician Justin Willman explores the power of perception and how our brains can sometimes trick us.
The episode starts with a trick where Justin asks a group of people to pick a random word from a book, and then he proceeds to guess the word that each person has picked without even looking at the book. Later on, viewers are shown how Justin accomplishes the trick and learn about the psychology behind it.
In another segment, Justin plays a game with a group of volunteers in which he challenges them to identify which of three cups has a hidden object underneath it. Despite the cups being shuffled around and moved quickly, most of the volunteers are successful in finding the object. However, when Justin reveals that each of the cups actually contained a different object, the volunteers are shocked and surprised.
The episode also features a section where Justin asks someone to select any card from a deck, which he then proceeds to throw against a window. To the spectators' amazement, the card sticks to the window, impossibly defying gravity. Later on, Justin explains how he was able to pull off the trick and how our brains can be deceived by the power of suggestion.
Towards the end of the episode, there is a fascinating trick where Justin appears to be able to move an object using only his mind. To accomplish the feat, Justin enlists the help of a woman and they perform a series of visual and auditory cues before Justin seemingly moves the object without touching it. The segment explores the science behind illusions and how our minds can be tricked into believing something that isn't really happening.
Overall, "Seeing Is Believing" showcases a range of magic tricks that will leave viewers in awe. However, the episode is also educational and provides an insight into the human mind and how easily it can be fooled. Justin Willman's entertaining and engaging approach to magic makes this episode a must-watch for anyone who loves a good trick or enjoys learning about the science behind illusions.