When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Illusions like these mess with the brain's visual processing system, making viewers see things ...

A series of visual phone tricks shows how ordinary devices can produce surprisingly convincing illusions. Each example relies on timing, framing, and perception rather than advanced technology. What ...

Want to blow someone’s mind with just two rubber bands? In this quick and simple magic trick tutorial, you’ll learn a visual illusion that looks impossible — but is actually easy to master. 🎩 What’s ...

This brain-frazzling optical illusion is enough to put your head into a spin. The purple-and-yellow image looks as though it’s both three-dimensional and moving but is in fact stationary and flat.

Have a look at this image. Do you perceive that the central black hole is expanding, as if you’re moving into a dark environment, or falling into a hole? If so, you’re not alone: a new study shows ...

This spooky season, the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia is offering both tricks and treats, as it transforms with eerie decor and gives out free candy to guests. The optical illusion museum, located ...

Artists and scientists have been creating optical illusions for centuries. Here are 35 mind-bending examples that prove you can't always trust what your eyes are telling you. When you purchase through ...