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Brain Games is a television series examining cognitive science through illusions and psychological experiments. Originally airing on National Geographic in 2011 as a special, it returned in 2013 achieving a record-breaking premiere audience of 1.5 million viewers. The show investigates counterintuitive thinking concepts.
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Who hosted Brain Games on National Geographic?
The early special used Neil Patrick Harris as narrator, while Jason Silva became the best-known host from the 2013 revival. Later seasons also featured Keegan-Michael Key and Chuck Nice.
Was Brain Games a real science show or just magic tricks?
Brain Games used illusions, attention tests, memory games, and psychology demonstrations to explain cognitive science. Sleight-of-hand expert Apollo Robbins appeared often, but the show framed the tricks around perception, focus, and decision-making.
When did Brain Games first air?
Brain Games began as a National Geographic special in 2011 and returned as a series in 2013. The 2013 launch was widely reported as a strong premiere for National Geographic, drawing about 1.5 million viewers.
How is Brain Games different from Mind Field or Explained?
Brain Games is more interactive and built around quick experiments viewers can try at home. Mind Field, hosted by Michael Stevens, goes deeper into experiments, while Explained is a broader documentary format from Vox and Netflix.
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