1.

Squares A and B are in fact the same shade. Don't believe this? Then get a piece of paper and cut out 2 holes so that just the middle ( no edges or it will not work) of A and B are visible, and they should look the same shade. Our brain is being tricked by the surrounding shades.

 

2. See the egg shape below?

Its actually a complete circle.

 

3. Now concentrate on the black dot in the centre of the circles below. Move your head in and out - notice anything?

 

 

4. Look at the horizontal lines below... These are in fact totally straight - check with a ruler.

 

 

5. Which is the biggest of the 3 poles below?

 

They are actually the same size....

 

6. How many people can you count in the image below?:-

... there should be nine.

 

7.

When you look at this, you probably see a triangle. There is not one there! The way the circle parts are cut out, make us think there is a triangle even though there is not one!

 

 8. How many legs does the wicket below have?:-

 

 

 

9.

Giant fish and man in a canoe... or giant bird with woman in its mouth?

 

These illusions come from Magic Tricks