An incredible 365 optical illusions.

A rich assortment of visual mind-bogglers, including "impossible objects" — constructions that look fine on paper but can't possibly exist in reality — as well as pulsating patterns, vanishing spots, pictures that suddenly change into other configurations as you're looking at them, and much more. 60 black-and-white illustrations.

Contains color and black-and-white illustrations of over three hundred optical illusions, each with brief, explanatory text.

A collection of over 100 optical illusion puzzles, with explanations of the reasons for their effects.

Selection of over 280 optical illusions from historical and modern sources.

Twin sons, separated at birth, are brought together again by accident and suspicious surroundings in the movieland Los Angeles.

Text and diagrams explain easy-to-do magic tricks which utilize common objects such as coins, rubber bands, and string.

Using only common household items — handkerchiefs, string, playing cards, coins, thimbles — the 127 magic acts in this fully illustrated guide will help young novices amaze family and friends.

In this compact and colorful book, Robert Ausbourne (b. 1947) presents a crystal-clear dissection of a variety of confounding optical illusions. His text and vivid illustrations explain how illusions work and how you can make your own, using just basic drawing and computer skills. As Ausbourne says, "If you are human, you already have the basic skills necessary to study illusions." The thirty-seven projects presented in How to Understand, Enjoy, and Draw Optical Illusions will fascinate young and old, everyone who enjoys untangling how the mind works and the eye sees. Art and science teachers, graphic designers, and artists alike will find it indispensable.

Contains more than 150 colorful optical illusions just waiting to blur your vision and put your brain in a spin! This book is great for adults and children alike, and the authors explain why it is that your brain and eyes can be fooled so easily.