More about me

I started my working life as a professional magician, and was one of the youngest members of The Magic Circle. I then obtained a degree in Psychology from University College London and a doctorate in psychology from the University of Edinburgh.

For the past twelve years I have worked at the University of Hertfordshire, and in 2002 was awarded Britain’s first Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology.

My research examines quirky areas of psychology, including deception, humour, luck and the paranormal. I am also the author of The Luck Factor, a book exploring the lives and minds of lucky people. My latest book, Quirkology, examines the curious science of everyday life, including the psychology of lying, love, and laughter.

Much of my time is spent on communicating psychology, including media appearances, public and corporate talks, live performances, and large-scale studies. Over 1 million people have taken part in my mass participation experiments, and my YouTube channel has received over 5 million views.

I like sushi, am fond of dogs, and find Arrested Development very funny.

To contact me, visit www.richardwiseman.com.