The Nauseous Limit

Creating a trick often comes with trade-offs; something simpler may also be less convincing… or not.

Dr. Matt Pritchard
The Nauseous Limit

Before proceeding any further, I strongly encouage you to watch a short video of the illusion I’ll be exploring in this column. I’d really like for you to experience the effect before I take you on a backstage tour.

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about the author
Dr. Matt Pritchard
Matt is a lapsed atomic physicist who now uses magic to teach science and math. Online, he creates optical illusions and baffling magic with a science twist. He consults for museums, TV, and theater.
Birmingham, UK
WorkshopSecretsDecember 2025