Siddharth Ramakrishnan, PhD – The Neuroscience of Magic

Destination Unlimited with Victor Fuhrman · Aug 21, 2026 · 56m · transcript

Air Date - 19 August 2026

What happens to your brain when you practice magic? My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Dr. Siddharth Ramakrishnan, PhD, reveals how your mind is wired for intentions, spells, and dreams. Using straightforward language and full-color brain maps, he translates the complex science behind the brain’s circuitry and reveals how practicing magic alters these circuits—literally rewiring the brain. In his new book, The Neuroscience of Magic: How Your Brain Is Wired for Intentions, Spells, and Dreams, readers discover how their minds are inherently built for magical…