The Genii Questionnaire: Peter Lamont

With dry wit, Peter Lamont discusses failure, fakery, and why magicians should please change the subject

Peter Lamont
The Genii Questionnaire: Peter Lamont
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Peter Lamont is a professor of the history and theory of psychology at the University of Edinburgh, whose research includes the history and psychology of magic. He is a critically acclaimed author and speaker.


MY DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN MAGIC: Something happens that seems impossible.

MY DEFINITION OF FAILURE IN MAGIC: Something happens that seems possible.

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