Can magic make us happy? A new study shows illusionists are less prone to mental health difficulties. Psychologists want to learn their tricks to unlock the secrets of happiness.
Top tip for mental health: become a magician
Sleight of hand: Magicians are one of the rare groups that are both creators and performers. Glossary
Illusionist - Somebody who performs tricks that make it seem like impossible things are happening.
Psychologists - Scientists who study the mind and behaviour.
Distorted - Twisted out of shape.
Depression - Low mood that affects someone's daily life, and can last for weeks or months.
Mediums - People who claim to be able to communicate with the dead.
Neuroscientist - Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system. There is a lot of overlap between neuroscience and psychology, but neuroscientists tend to focus more on the way that nerves function.