Afternoon Tea with Richard Wiseman

Surrounded by the gentle hum of book lovers, the two of us chatted about the science of success, the self-help industry and his favourite type of biscuit.

Interrupted only by the occasional chink of china, the two of us chatted about the psychology of comedy, Arnold’s favourite joke, and his love of Woody Allen’s moose routine.

Over tea and biscuits we all chatted about Andy’s love of acting, his work with Derren, and his latest projects. Andy also showed me a couple of card tricks, the like of which I had never seen before.

We chatted about magic and religion, what happens when dangerous stunts go wrong, and how they might incorporate a garden gnome into their act.

The two of us chatted about parapsychology, her new theory about the evolution of technology and how to meditate in 20 seconds.

I spoke to Jon about magic as a performing art and his need to dress as a large green dragon.

Expert mind-reader Philip Escoffey has toured the world with his thought-provoking show, Six Impossible Things Before Dinner.

Comedy magician Pete Firman. Pete has appeared in loads of TV shows (including Monkey Magic and Dirty Tricks), has a great live act and is a very funny man.