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Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman

Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman

Update: 2025-03-13
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This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Richard Wiseman, a psychologist renowned for his work on magic, illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. As the UK's only Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, Dr. Wiseman has published over 100 academic papers and authored bestselling books such as The Luck FactorParanormalityQuirkology, and Rip It Up. Dr. Wiseman’s research bridges science and everyday life, offering insights into success, well-being, and the quirks of human perception. In this episode Scott and Dr. Wiseman explore the fascinating psychology behind magic, and his attempts to scientifically study what appears to be psychic phenomenon. We also discuss the secrets of self-transformation. 

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Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman

Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman

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