Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

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Re: The Magic trick - Interactive mind games

Author:	Michael 'Change' Maier
Posted:	3/9/1999; 1:10:31 PM
Topic:	Solution to today's magic trick
Msg #:	3850 (In response to 3833)
Prev/Next:	3849 / 3851

You can apply this to web/interface/interaction design in general. Via copy he conditions the user to look for a "specific card". Therefore, we are only paying attention to superficial detials of the other cards -- total number of cards, number/color or individual cards. The only number/suit combination you are focusing on is "your card". Therefore, you may not notice that a nine of hearts has become a nine of diamonds.

Clever use of mis-direction.

It is easier to undercover the solution if 2 people attempt to do it at the same time.

Try it.

Michael Maier

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