People are desperate to experience wonder
18th August 2017 | for Creatives | magic/mystery of creating/art, reaching your audience, artists must EXPERIENCE, Ben Hart, magic/illusion/mentalism |
"Magic is a fascinating and primal thing. What's most interesting is the psychology behind it. People are desperate to experience wonder. We are desperate to find mystery in our lives. I believe it's innate; it's so hard-wired into our brains that we can't escape it."
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