While new optical illusions go viral all the time, here are some of the most famous illusions that have kept us scratching our heads for years.

Rob Gonsalves was a Canadian painter of magic realism known for his beautiful and mind-bending optical illusions.

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Everyone loves an optical illusion — even if they leave us completely stumped — and they're all around us in the natural world. From an underwater waterfall in the Indian Ocean to a surrealist scene ...

Most people use the terms “optical illusion” and “visual illusion” interchangeably, much like “fluid” and “liquid” or “sofa” and “couch” are synonyms. At first glance, this might be seemingly pedantic ...

Take a look at these interesting images taken from confusing perspectives. Take a minute to glance at some odd, confusing ...

Which way is the dancer spinning? Clockwise? Counterclockwise? You can choose which direction you want her to spin by simply wishing it! (Hint: if the foot touching the ground is perceived to be her ...

A new attraction on the Third Street Promenade is turning heads — and perspectives — as the Museum of Illusions officially opens its doors in Santa Monica. The immersive space spans 12,000 square feet ...