2024 INNO SUMMER INSTITUTE

Mind Magic

Course Description

POOF! Now you see it, now you don’t. In this course, we’ll examine how your perception of reality is created, exploring how the basic building blocks of perception evolve into the complex nuances of communication and body language. Throughout these two weeks, we’ll dive into everything from popular psychological phenomenons to the most famous illusions, culminating in the mastery and performance of your very own magic trick.

Eligibility

  • Student at the Inno Summer Institute​
  • Cannot take Old Money

Outline

Day 1: Intro to Mind Magic and Ice Breakers!
Day 2: Social life
Day 3: Sports Psychology
Day 4: Phenomenons
Day 5: Learning / Memory
Day 6: Illusions / Misdirection (Perception)
Day 7: Popular Culture
Day 8: Coin and Card Tricks
Day 9: The Reveal
Day 10: Magic show

Content Developers

Graham Baker
Curriculum Leader
Jessica Lou
Curriculum Developer