Can you spot a liar? Can you be born lucky or do you make your own luck? Why are some things just funny? Find out during Richard Wiseman's tour of New Zealand in July.

Wiseman, a former professional magician, and now the UK's most quoted psychologist, has an international reputation for his research into unusual areas of science, including deception, luck, and laughter, and for his quirky and entertaining performance style.

See below for dates...
Can you spot a liar? Can you be born lucky or do you make your own luck? Why are some things just funny? Find out during Richard Wiseman's tour of New Zealand in July.

Wiseman, a former professional magician, and now the UK's most quoted psychologist, has an international reputation for his research into unusual areas of science, including deception, luck, and laughter, and for his quirky and entertaining performance style.

See below for dates...
His performances have featured in a range of international festivals including a recent role as resident speaker on-board the Queen Mary 2.

He is brought to New Zealand by The British Council, and will be performing throughout the country during July.

Tour Dates
7-8 July Dunedin
Various sessions at International Science Festival www.scifest.org

9 July Christchurch
11.30 am "The Psychology of lying and deception"
University of Canterbury.

11 July Wellington
8pm "Laughter, luck and lying"
Paramount Theatre, 25 Courtenay Place

12 July Auckland
7pm "The Luck Factor"
Auckland Museum, APEC Room

See www.britishcouncil.org.nz or contact felicity.connell@britishcouncil.org.nz
> for more information.