Conjuring up creativity: the effect of performing magic tricks on divergent thinking

Research suggests that learning to perform magic tricks can promote both physical and psychological wellbeing. The current study extended this work by examining the impact of learning magic tricks on divergent thinking. A group of 10- to 11-year-old children completed Guilford’s Alternate Uses Test...

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Main Authors: Richard Wiseman, Amy Wiles, Caroline Watt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2021-04-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/11289.pdf