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1. This journal article provides a neutral point of view of the 17th Century concept of ‘illusio’ by exploring the development of the modern “magic lantern” and other image projectors as technological and cultural advancements of ancient shadow puppets.

-	Vermeir, K. (2005). The Magic of the Magic Lantern (1660-1700): On Analogical Demonstration and the Visualization of the Invisible. Cambridge University Press, 38(2), 127-159. doi: 10.2307/4028694

2. This multi-authored journal article provides interdisciplinary insight into magic, psychology and neuroscience.

-	Macknik, S. L., King, M., Randi, J., Robbins, A., Teller, Thompson, J. & Martinez-Conde, S. (2008). Attention and awareness in stage magic: turning tricks into research. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 9, 871-879. doi: 10.1038/nrn2473

3. This journal article is a verifiable and reliable source because it provides unique insight into some of the early pioneers in psychology (e.g. Binet, Triplett) in the 1800’s and 1900’s who recognised the association between the applications of psychology in magic.

-	Raz, A., Olson, J. A., Kuhn, G. (2016). The Psychology of Magic and the Magic of Psychology. Frontiers in Psychology, 7(1358). doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01358

4. This non-fiction book is a collection of the writings of American political journalist James Breslin which will be referenced in the ‘History’ section due to its accurate account of the author’s firsthand observations of the Watergate political scandal in Washington.

-	Breslin, J. (1975). How the Good Guys Finally Won: Notes from an Impeachment Summer. New York, United States: Viking Press.

5. Previously renowned as a professional magician, Tompkins obtained his doctorate in Experimental Psychology.

-	Tompkins, M. L. (2019). The Spectacle of Illusion: Deception, Magic and the Paranormal. New York, United States: Distributed Art Publishers, Incorporated.