How can you stop your brain being manipulated, deceived, and led astray? Read this brilliantly interactive book that explores the relationship between science and illusions! You will learn: - How your brain works and how easily it is manipulated. - How attention works. - How illusionists influence their audience with words, body language and subliminal messages - Feats of apparent dexterity that even the clumsiest person can perform - How to be better at flirting... and get more swipes on dating apps - How to bend spoons like a psychic...and create the illusion that you can read everybody's mind! A highly illuminating combination of fun and education for the whole family.