From the start of our day to the end, we are faced with the gift of the mysterious, of never truly knowing what we will encounter - just like receiving a gift wrapped present from a friend. How do we feel about the uncertainty of what’s inside? Jackson Ridd will illustrate the allure of the unknown.

Jackson Ridd is an award-winning, international, sleight-of-hand performing magician. He stays interested and engaged with the inherently psychological nature of magic and hopes to intrigue the participant of his performances on as many levels as possible, from the theoretical to the visceral.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx.