Como funciona magia

The science of magic tricks: From misdirection to 'pausing' time, experts reveal how their illusions mess with our minds

• Neuroscientists explain how the art of misdirection works on our brains
• Also explain how by multitasking, the audience is unable to focus on detail
• Using comedy or gory images also dominates the viewers' attention
• Techniques are used by magicians to divert attention from 'the tell' 

By Susana Martinez-conde And Stephen L Macknik For How It Works Magazine

Published: 10:26 GMT, 25 January 2016 | Updated: 23:58 GMT, 25 January 2016

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3412382/The-science-magic-tricks-misdirection-pausing-time-experts-reveal-illusions-mess-minds.html#ixzz3yP5Lucin
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook