TED: Brain magic | Keith Barry

The video explores psychological magic, focusing on mind manipulation and the illusion of a sixth sense. It includes demonstrations of mind control, second sight, and voodoo experiments, engaging the audience in interactive activities. The video concludes with a psychokinesis experiment, showcasing the influence of the mind on physical objects.

What is the primary focus of psychological magic as described in the introduction?

• Performing card tricks

• Creating illusions with physical objects

• Using linguistic and nonverbal techniques to create a sixth sense

• Reading minds through telepathy

What extraordinary ability did the blind Russian woman possess?

• She could predict the future

• She could communicate with animals

• She could sense printed letters and colors by touch

• She could see through walls

In the 'second sight' demonstration, what was the mind control expert attempting to do?

• Read the participant's thoughts

• Control the participant's movements

• See through the participant's eyes

• Predict the participant's actions

What is a key element in the art of deception in magic?

• Wearing elaborate costumes

• Performing in complete silence

• Directing the audience's attention

• Using complex machinery

During the live demonstration, what was the audience member asked to do?

• Guess the magician's next move

• Perform a magic trick

• Stand still and observe

• Participate in a voodoo experiment

In the voodoo experiment, what sensation did the participant report feeling?

• A tickling sensation

• A warm sensation

• A sharp pain

• A cold breeze

What was the purpose of the voodoo experiment?

• To demonstrate telekinesis

• To show the power of suggestion

• To communicate with spirits

• To predict the future

What is psychokinesis as described in the experiment?

• The ability to read minds

• The paranormal influence of the mind on physical events

• The power to heal with touch

• The skill of predicting future events

In the spike experiment, what was the participant asked to do?

• Identify the cup with the spike

• Predict the magician's next move

• Guess the magician's thoughts

• Perform a card trick

What was the outcome of the spike experiment?

• The participant guessed incorrectly

• The magician revealed the spike's location

• The spike was removed from the table

• The participant successfully avoided the spike