This short article suggests that magic is not just about where your eyes are focused but where you mind is focused that will determine whether you’ll see how a trick is done.

When people experience wide awake opened-eye hypnosis they can be looking but not seeing as their attention may very well be inwards seeing, feeling and hearing imaginary realties. This also happens when people worry they are here but ‘not here’ as far as where their attention is placed is concerned.

I have often noticed that chronic worriers can even get a sense of relief when a real emergency occurs as it gets them focused on immediate reality which can feel refreshing.

So next time you want to spot how a magic trick is done be sure to notice how the magician directs your mind not just your eyes.

Mark