Richard Wiseman is Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology, University of Hertfordshire, UK.

Wiseman started his professional life as an award-winning magician. Later he graduated in Psychology from the University College, London and obtained a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh.

Professor Wiseman is known for his scientific examination of unusual phenomena, including paranormal phenomena claims. His research has been published in numerous academic journals, reported at various conferences, and featured on TV. In 2004, he took part in a preliminary scientific test of Natasha Demkina, a young Russian woman who claims to have a special vision that allows her to see inside of people's bodies and diagnose illnesses. The test was featured in the Discovery Channel documentary, The Girl with X-Ray Eyes. ^* As of 2006, his book, The Luck Factor, is published in 14 languages in 25 countries.

Awards

• CSICOP Public Education in Science Award, 2000
• BAAS Joseph Lister Award, 2002

Books

• Wiseman, R. & Morris, R. L. (1995). Guidelines for Testing Psychic Claimants. Hatfield, UK: University of Hertfordshire Press (US edition: Amherst, USA: Prometheus Press).
• Milton, J. & Wiseman, R. (1997). Guidelines for Extrasensory Perception Research. Hatfield, UK: University of Hertfordshire Press.
• Wiseman, R. (1997). Deception and self-deception: Investigating Psychics. Amherst, USA: Prometheus Press
• Lamont, P. & Wiseman, R. (1999). Magic in Theory: an introduction to the theoretical and psychological elements of conjuring. Hatfield, UK: University of Hertfordshire Press (US edition: Hermetic Press).
• Wiseman, R. (2002). Laughlab: The Scientific Search For The World's Funniest Joke. London, UK: Random House
• Wiseman, R. (2003). The Luck Factor. London, UK: Random House
• Wiseman, R. (2004). Did you spot the gorilla? How to recognise hidden opportunities in your life. London, UK: Random House
• Wiseman, R. & Watt, C. (2005). Parapsychology. London, UK: Ashgate International Library of Psychology. Series Editor, Prof. David Canter

External links

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