A cross-disciplinary conference
exploring how magic inspires
creativity in science and technology

 

Venice, Italy
Dates to be announced

 

A cross-disciplinary conference
exploring how magic inspires creativity
in technology,
science and teaching

 

Venice, Italy
Location and dates to be announced

STAY INFORMED

HOW MAGIC INSPIRES
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Leading minds in the fields of science, technology, magic, and teaching share how magic has inspired creativity in their fields of study. A special 94-page issue of VANISH magazine.

CONFERENCE EVENTS

Keynotes & Panels

 

Explore how performance magic fuels inspiration and creativity across scientific disciplines

Live Magic Shows

 

Experience astonishing magic performed right in front of your eyes

 

Scientific Demonstrations

 

See experiments on the frontiers of perception, illusion and deception

Magic Sessions & Lectures

 

Learn how to do a few easy magic tricks, jumpstart your creativity, and start on the journey of gaining insights from magic

 

Brainstorming Sessions

 

Share and garner insights on how magic is influencing your field of study

 

Awards Ceremony

 

Join us in recognizing outstanding scientific achievement inspired by magic

 

Keynotes & Panels

 

Explore how performance magic fuels inspiration across scientific disciplines

Live Magic Shows

  

Experience astonishing magic performed right in front of your eyes

 

Brainstorming Sessions

 

Share and garner insights on how magic is influencing your field of study

 

Scientific Demonstrations

 

See experiments on the frontiers of perception, illusion and deception

Magic Lessons

  

Learn how to do a few easy magic tricks, taught by leading magic teachers

 

The SYMP Awards

  

Join us in recognizing  innovators on the frontiers of magic and science

 

In the evenings, explore the splendors of Venice, or stay on site and relax, make friends and be entertained at

CAFE ASTONISHMENT

Enjoy food, drink and cabaret-style shows with the world’s premier magicians

Keynotes & Panels

 

Explore how performance magic fuels inspiration and creativity across scientific disciplines

Live Magic Shows

 

Experience astonishing magic performed right in front of your eyes

 

Brainstorming Sessions

 

Share and garner insights on how magic is influencing your field of study

 

Scientific Demonstrations

 

See experiments on the frontiers of perception, illusion and deception

Magic Sessions & Lectures

 

Learn how to do a few easy magic tricks, jumpstart your creativity, and start on the journey of gaining insights from magic

 

Awards Ceremony

 

Join us in recognizing outstanding scientific achievement inspired by magic

 

In the evenings, explore the splendors of Venice, or stay on-site and relax, make friends and be entertained at

CAFE ASTONISHMENT

Enjoy food, drink and cabaret-style shows with the world’s premier magicians

Keynotes & Panels

 

Explore how performance magic fuels inspiration and creativity across scientific disciplines

Live Magic Shows

 

Experience astonishing magic performed right in front of your eyes

 

Scientific Demonstrations

 

See experiments on the frontiers of perception, illusion and deception

Magic Sessions & Lectures

 

Learn how to do a few easy magic tricks, jumpstart your creativity, and start on the journey of gaining insights from magic

 

Brainstorming Sessions


Share and garner insights on how magic is influencing your field of study

 

Awards Ceremony

 

Join us in recognizing outstanding scientific achievement inspired by magic

 

In the evenings, enjoy the splendors of Venice, or stay on-site and relax, make friends and be entertained at

 CAFE ASTONISHMENT

Enjoy food, drink and cabaret-style shows with the world’s premier magicians

 

Scientists who are amateur magicians are 22 times more likely to win a Nobel prize.

– Michigan State University Research*

TOPICS FOR

EXPLORATION

Scientific Inquiry Inspired by Magic

Magic as Creative Inspiration for Scientists

How Magic Helps You Recognize Blind Spots

Perception, Illusion and Deception

Neuroscience and Magic

Tech Innovations Inspired by Magic

Magic in the University Classroom

Mathematics and Magic

The Magic of Optical Illusions

Magicians as Technology Innovators

Astonishment, Wonder and Deception

And more – send us your proposals

“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science.”

– Albert Einstein

The International Magic Symposium

ORGANIZERS 

  

 

The International Magic Symposium

ORGANIZERS 

  

“Every magic trick is a cognitive experiment in perception.”

– Teller

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