Prof. Richard Wiseman started his working life as an award-winning professional magician and was one of the youngest members of The Magic Circle. He then obtained a first class honours degree in Psychology from University College London and a doctorate in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. Currently he heads the Perrott-Warrick Research Unit at the University of Hertfordshire.
Prof. Wiseman has established an international reputation for scientific research into unusual areas within psychology. In addition, he has co-authored 6 books and presented over 50 papers at both national and international conferences.