MAGIC TRICKS AND OTHER SPIELE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPLORATION OF THE PHENOMENON OF PERCEPTION AND ILLUSION IN MUSIC

Abstract

Our perception of reality is often distorted. We tend to believe that the illusions we perceive are the truth, while in reality, everything is seen and heard differently by each individual. Magicians are the master manipulator of perception, illusion, and deception.

This paper takes a closer inspection to an interdisciplinary process leading to the creation of a series of pieces inspired by my exploration of music, magic, and illusions. Beginning from ancient magical practices to modern optical illusions, alongside auditory illusions and various techniques that were used to manipulate human perception.