# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Magic of the Mind
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: For one night only, dive into The Magic of the Mind!
Hosted by the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, the entire Aberdeen Art Gallery will be transformed into a world of illusions, neuroscience, robotics, virtual reality and magic designed to amaze, challenge and fascinate. From impossible illusions and live brain science to robots, mind-reading magic and experiences that seem to defy reality, every corner of the gallery will reveal something unexpected, spectacular and unforgettable for all ages.

Free entry, booking required. More information and registration: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/130-years-celebrations/the-magic-of-the-mind/

Highlights include:
- Live magic performances throughout the evening by the Aberdeen Magical Society, which is also celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
- Interactive robots from the School of Engineering, including robots with distinct personalities and technologies developed to support stroke rehabilitation.
- Immersive virtual reality experiences that alter perception and sense of self.
- Human-AI interactions that test whether you can spot-a-bot.
- Hands-on Ouija board demonstrations revealing the psychological forces behind their seemingly supernatural movements.
- Mind-bending visual illusions that make people appear to shrink, grow or defy perspective.
- Live eyewitness identification experiments demonstrating how our memories can sometimes mislead us.
- Real-time brain activity demonstrations (EEG) led by researchers from the Institute of Medical Sciences.

Organised in collaboration with the Institute of Medical Sciences, the School of Engineering and the Aberdeen Magical Society. The Magic of the Mind is part of a year-long celebration marking the 130th anniversary of the School of Psychology, the oldest Psychology department in the UK: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/130-years-celebrations/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aberdeen/the-magic-of-the-mind/200030113818204
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, contests, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Aberdeen
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FQ
- **lat**: 57.14782
- **long**: -2.10282
- **full address**: Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FQ, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Magic of the Mind
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Magic of the Mind being held?
  - **A:** The Magic of the Mind takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FQ, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Magic of the Mind?
  - **A:** The Magic of the Mind is organized by School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Magic of the Mind is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aberdeen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Magic of the Mind sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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