
Richard Wiseman is a British psychologist, bestselling author, and former professional magician known for research on the psychology of luck, illusion, self-help, deception, and paranormal belief. His popular books, including The Luck Factor, Quirkology, and 59 Seconds, have sold over 3 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages.
Richard Wiseman was born in 1966 and began his journey as a professional magician, becoming one of the youngest members of The Magic Circle before turning to academia. He earned his degree in psychology from University College London with first class honors, followed by a doctorate from the University of Edinburgh. These formative experiences shaped his distinctive approach to psychological research, blending rigorous inquiry with a flair for performance and public engagement.

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Richard Wiseman
Uncovering quirky science in everyday life, revealing surprising truths about human behavior.

Richard Wiseman
Uncover NASA's hidden discovery - the Apollo Mindset - and apply its principles to achieve your own moonshot goals.

Richard Wiseman
Groundbreaking scientific study reveals how to create your own good fortune through four essential principles of luck.

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Uncover the science of sleep and dreaming to transform your nights and revolutionize your waking life through practical techniques.
"Richard Wiseman has gained an international reputation for his research into the psychology of luck, deception, persuasion and magic"
— The Guardian
"Elizabeth Loftus described Richard Wiseman as 'one of the world’s most creative psychologists."
— Association for Psychological Science
"Richard Wiseman holds Britain's only Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire"
— University of Hertfordshire
"Professor Richard Wiseman has written several popular psychology books that have been published around the world and created psychology-based YouTube videos that have attracted over 800 million views"
— Independent On Sunday
"Richard Wiseman is one of the most followed psychologists on social media"
— Independent On Sunday
"Richard Wiseman has been well-known for his sceptical stance on the paranormal and his advocacy for science and reason"
— Humanists UK
"Richard Wiseman has published over 100 academic papers examining the psychology of magic, illusion, luck and self-development"
— Nature
"A recent poll revealed that Richard Wiseman was the psychologist most frequently quoted in the British media"
— The Times
"Richard Wiseman's books have sold over 3 million copies and have been translated into more than 20 languages"
— The Daily Telegraph
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