Whether it’s false motion, tricks of perspective, or shifting colours, Champions of Illusion is packed with adventures in visual perception. If you have ever found yourself face-to-face with an utterly bewildering illusion, you know the powerful effect such images have on the mind. The question we often ask ourselves is, How is that possible? Martinez-Conde and Macknik, who study the intersection of neuroscience, illusions, and stage magic, explain just why we think we see the things we see. Featuring bizarre effects and unbelievable mind tricks, along with classic illusions and illuminating descriptions of what is actually going on in your brain when you are deceived by visuals on the page, Champions of Illusion is an electrifying mix of science and magic that you will not soon forget. “Delightful, addictive, shareable—and an invaluable window on the functioning of the human brain.” - Steven Pinker “[An] entertaining compilation . . . Readers will find the visual puzzles positively addictive” - Physics Today