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On bodies, brains, and behaviour (and a little bit of magic)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 November 2025

Nathaniel R. Farndale Wright Open the ORCID record for Nathaniel R. Farndale Wright [Opens in a new window]  and
Nicola S. Clayton Open the ORCID record for Nicola S. Clayton [Opens in a new window]
Nathaniel R. Farndale Wright*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Cambridge, UK nrfw2@cam.ac.uk
Nicola S. Clayton
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Cambridge, UK nsc22@cam.ac.uk https://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/ccl
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Abstract

The impact the body has upon complex cognitive capabilities has long challenged cognitive scientists. Insights into the complex interplay between how we see, what we see, and how we interpret what we think we saw and remembered are offered by a surprising source: the effects magicians create.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 48 , 2025 , e97
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