The Einstein Hollow Face Illusion

The Hollow Face Illusion is probably one of the most amazing optical illusions we have come across. So... Grand Illusions has commissioned this particular version of the Hollow Face Illusion, featuring Albert Einstein.

It is made from a very strong plastic, and is virtually unbreakable. The mask can be stood up in a window and the whole face seems to follow you as you move around the room. Truly, an amazing illusion... Richard Dawkins mentions this illusion in his latest book 'The God Delusion.'

How does it work? Well, when we 'see' something, our view of the world has been processed by our brain. And our brain 'knows' that a face is convex, not concave, so that is the way we see it. When we move, the face does not move in the way that a convex face would move, so our brain comes up with a different explanation, and we see the face move, following us wherever we go!

The mask is 43cm high and 31cm wide.

The normal price is £49, but as a special offer, we are currently offering the mask at £39.


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  brill  i thought that he was looking at me   lauren

  An amazing, mind boggling optical illusion.   An amazing, mind boggling optical illusion. A must have piece of art. BUY THIS ILLUSION! I'm thrilled I did. Wherever you go Einstein watches you. Move left, right, up, down, he's following your every move. I think this would be perfect for a storefront window. Customers would be telling everyone they had to go to your store to check out the face that follows you as you walk past the store. Hopefully it will make them want to come in & shop too! I'm in the USA and delivery was reasonable and very fast. My kids, friends and other family members love this illusion. A+, 5 Stars! WOW! Thanks!   John Pullum

    really cool kinda looks likes it is coming out of the screen   

  I just received the Einstein hollow face illusion  and I must say it's one of the most dramatic illusions I've ever seen. I'm giving it as a gift to my father who's retiring from McGill University where he was a psychology professor for 35 years. He loves illusions and he's a fanatic about Einstein. This is an ideal gift!   Stuart M