AfternoonTea – Richard Wiseman

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Prof Richard Wiseman interviews magicians, psychologists, skeptics and comedians.

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Episode 8: Afternoon Tea with Raj Persaud

In this episode I chat to well-known psychiatrist and author Raj Persaud . Instead to taking afternoon tea with Raj, I caught up with him after he had interviewed a leading politician as part of the Edinburgh book festival. Surrounded by the gentle hum of book lovers, the two of us chatted about the science of success, the self-help industry and his favourite type of biscuit. Raj’s books are available on Amazon, and include Simply Irresistible , and The Mind: A User’s Guide . https://richardwise...

Sep 08, 2009

Episode 7: Afternoon Tea with Arnold Brown

In this episode I chat to legendary stand up comedian Arnold Brown Arnold first performed on the opening night of London’s Comedy Store in 1979, went on to achieve cult status on the British stand-up circuit, and has even supported the likes of Frank Sinatra and Steven Wright. Interrupted only by the occasional chink of china, the two of us chatted about the psychology of comedy, Arnold’s favourite joke, and his love of Woody Allen’s moose routine. https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/wp-content...

Aug 31, 2009

Episode 5: Afternoon Tea with Barry and Stuart

In this episode I chat with dark magical duo Barry and Stuart , who are at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with their show, Powered By Demons. We chatted about magic and religion, what happens when dangerous stunts go wrong, and how they might incorporate a garden gnome into their act. Oh, and their wonderful online ESP test is here . https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/rw_afternoontea_bs.mp3 Download here ....

Aug 25, 2009

Episode 4: Afternoon Tea With Sue Blackmore

In this episode I chat with psychologist, skeptic and author Sue Blackmore , who was at the Edinbrugh Book Festival to talk about her new book Ten Zen Questions . The two of us chatted about parapsychology, her new theory about the evolution of technology and how to meditate in 20 seconds. https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/rw_afternoontea_sb.mp3 Download here....

Aug 24, 2009

Episode 3: Afternoon Tea with Piff the Magic Dragon

Welcome to Episode 3 of the podcast. This time I am chatting to magician and actor Jon van der Put. Jon is currently performing at the Edinburgh Festival with his show ‘ Piff-Tacular’ , and is also co-created ‘ Stand Not Amazed’ , a theatre company that presents magic within a more theatrical context. Listen to the interview after the break. I spoke to Jon about magic as a performing art and his need to dress as a large green dragon. https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/0...

Aug 21, 2009

Episode 2: Afternoon Tea with Philip Escoffey

Welcome to the second episode of Afternoon Tea with Richard Wiseman, where I chat with expert mind-reader Philip Escoffey about belief in the paranormal, skepticism and why Charlie and the Chocolate Factory makes him feel anxious. Hope that you enjoy it. https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/rw_afternoontea_pe.mp3 Download here ....

Aug 19, 2009

Episode 1: The Pete Firman Interview

Welcome to my new podcast, ‘Afternoon Tea with Richard Wiseman’. During the Edinburgh Festival I will invite some of my favourite magicians, skeptics, psychologists and comedians to join me for afternoon tea. Over a plentiful supply of cakes, pastries and sandwiches we will chat about this and that, and occasionally the other. I hope that you will feel moved to put on the kettle, relax and join us. First up is top comedy magician Pete Firman . Pete has appeared in loads of TV shows (including Mo...

Aug 17, 2009

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