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Deception: ABC Commits to Crimefighting Illusionist Pilot..

Deception: ABC Commits to Crimefighting Illusionist Pilot..

Magic is coming to ABC. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network has committed to a new pilot titled Deception.

The drama comes from Chris Fedak, Martin Gero, Greg Berlanti, and David Kwong. The latter three serve as producers on NBC’s Blindspot.

Here’s the show’s official description:

When a superstar magician’s career is ruined by scandal, he has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, illusion and influence — the FBI. He’ll become the world’s first consulting illusionist, helping the government solve crimes that defy explanation, and trap criminals and spies by using deception.”

Fedak will write the script and executive produce alongside Berlanti, Gero, Kwong, and Sarah Schechter.  

http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/deception-abc-commits-crimefighting-illusionist-pilot/

Science Behind Illusion, It’s More Than Sleight-of-Hand..

Science Behind Illusion, It’s More Than Sleight-of-Hand..

By Tara Macisaac for the Epoch Times..

WASHINGTON—You’re more easily distracted than you think.

At the annual USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, self-described deception specialist Apollo Robbins revealed how he manipulates weaknesses in human perception. He can also control people’s minds—using insights into the human psyche…

Read more: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/646441-science-behind-illusion-its-more-than-sleight-of-hand/?photo=2#ixzz30FW2NKi2