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Published online 25 September 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020923-6

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Magicians' deceit put to public poll

Wellcome Trust funds research into psychology of magic.

Helen Pearson

Is this man telling the truth? Your vote could help psychologists understand what makes a successful liar.

Magicians are practised at pulling the wool over our eyes during shows.

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