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59 Seconds: Richard Wiseman exposes self-help myths, and presents scientifically proven techniques to help you achieve your aims and ambitions in less than a minute.


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Quirkology: How does your surname influence your life? How can you tell if someone is lying? What is the best chat-up line? Richard Wiseman presents the definitive guide to your everyday life.

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The Luck Factor: Why do some people experience endless good fortune whilst others never get a break? Richard Wiseman reveals the psychology behind the elusive luck factor and shows how you can improve your luck.

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Did You Spot The Gorilla?: Discover the psychology behind seeing the unexpected, and find out how to spot more opportunities in your life.

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Richard Wiseman has also written the following academic books:

Parapsychology
Wiseman, R. & Watt, C. (2005). London, UK: Ashgate International Library of Psychology. Series Editor, Prof. David Canter.

 

 

 

Laughlab: The Scientific Search for the World's Funniest Joke
Wiseman, R. (2002). London, UK: Random House.

 

 

 

 

Magic in Theory: an introduction to the theoretical and psychological elements of conjuring
Lamont, P. & Wiseman, R. (1999). Hatfield, UK: University of Hertfordshire Press (US edition: Hermetic Press).


 


Deception and self-deception: Investigating Psychics
Wiseman, R. (1997). Amherst, USA: Prometheus Press.

 

 


 

Guidelines for Extrasensory Perception Research
Milton, J. & Wiseman, R. (1997). Hatfield, UK: University of Hertfordshire Press.

 

 

 

Guidelines for Testing Psychic Claimants
Wiseman, R. & Morris, R. L. (1995). Hatfield, UK: University of Hertfordshire Press (US edition: Amherst, USA: Prometheus Press).