The Irish Times

Blink and you’ll miss it: How magicians fool audiences

Study shines light on how illusionists use blinking to conceal ‘secret actions’ in tricks

Tue Apr 05 2016 - 12:24

From never saying ‘Macbeth’ to never whistling backstage, the theatre world is full of odd beliefs. What’s even odder is that they seem to work

Sat Jul 11 2015 - 06:00

Simon Singh’s book looks at complex maths gags in Springfield and in ‘Futurama’. So then, why do the Simpsons live at No 742?

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 01:00

A leading psychologist has studied luck – and has found that it often has a lot to do with attitude and personality

Tue Oct 01 2013 - 01:00

The managing director of Lloyds pharmacy chain is determined to grow the business despite facing difficult trading conditions

Fri Sept 13 2013 - 01:00