Dr. Richard Wiseman
2025-03-16

Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman

This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Richard Wiseman, a psychologist renowned for his work on magic, illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. As the UK’s only Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, Dr. Wiseman has published over 100 academic papers and authored bestselling books such as The Luck FactorParanormalityQuirkology, and Rip It Up. Dr. Wiseman’s research bridges science and everyday life, offering insights into success, well-being, and the quirks of human perception. In this episode Scott and Dr. Wiseman explore the fascinating psychology behind magic, and his attempts to scientifically study what appears to be psychic phenomenon. We also discuss the secrets of self-transformation.

About the guest

Dr. Richard Wiseman

Podcast Guest

Richard Wiseman is a British psychologist and Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire. A former professional magician, he is known for his research on luck, deception, and the paranormal, and is the author of books including The Luck Factor and 59 Seconds.

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