Archive - Richard Wiseman

The World's Most Boring Card Trick

I am going to perform a new show at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival called ‘The World’s Most Boring Card Trick.’

Aug 2 •

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June 2025

How the paranormal is ahead of the curve

Around 2010, psychologists started to think about how some of their findings might be the result of several problems with their methods, such as not…

Jun 20 •

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Harry Marvello Lives!

I am a big fan of magic history and a few years ago I started to investigate the life and work of a remarkable Scottish conjurer called Harry Marvello.

Jun 3 •

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May 2025

Celebrating S. J. Davey

I have recently carried out some detective work into one of my favourite paranormal studies.

May 2 •

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April 2025

Exploring Mind Magic: The Legacy of David Berglas

Delighted to say that tonight at 8pm I will be presenting a 60 min BBC Radio 4 programme on mind magic, focusing on the amazing David Berglas.

Apr 19 •

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March 2025

New podcast interviews!

I have lots of talks and shows coming up soon.

Mar 17 •

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January 2025

How to change: 9 simple ideas

Greetings and a Happy New Year (better late than never).

Jan 8 •

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December 2024

November 2024

A world of illusion

Welcome to another Thursday post celebrating curious mind stuff.

Nov 28, 2024 •

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A magical detective story

Another Thursday, another dose of curious stuff.

Nov 21, 2024 •

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