Researchers seek, and find, a magical illusion for the ears

The continuity of sight makes it a good target for magic tricks. Can sound work the same way?

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Magic tricks rarely rely on sound alone, possibly because of differences in visual and auditory perception. A recent contest to create a sound-only illusion is part of an effort to explore that.

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Close your eyes and imagine a sound, someone’s voice, coming from your left.