Magicians might have an innovative trick up their psychological sleeve that sets them apart from other creative thinkers, like comedians or visual artists.
Creative people are considered to be at risk when it comes to mental disorders. A study by Aberystwyth University in Wales in the UK has identified a group of artists who are apparently better equipped to deal with mental disorders: magicians. Illusionists are less likely to suffer from hallucinations or cognitive disorganization, for example, a typical behavior of psychotic people. The study points to a mental health profile among magicians that is most similar to that of mathematicians and scientists.