more than 100 illusions. Creator of the
Dynamic 3D Necker cube
Olivier Redon is an independent American-French inventor, consultant, and creative designer specializing in optical illusions, impossible objects, and perception-based installations, blending art, science, mathematics, and magic. Based in California, USA, he creates award-winning works that are copyrighted, patented, or published, and collaborates with international universities, museums, and scientists on bi-interpretation and impossible objects.
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Finalist in Best Illusions of the Year competition (2021, 2024); "Oh La La Box" acclaimed as Best Illusion by The Sun.
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Gold medals at international art fairs; invited speaker at Gathering for Gardner (SF 2026), Bridges Richmond, and Math Festival Indianapolis.
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Work featured in BBC's Operation Ouch!, science museums worldwide, "Double Take" publication, "Eye Tricks" products in 52 countries, and exhibitions like Science and Industry Museum Manchester.
"My work demonstrates that visual illusions are not errors of perception, but essential tools for understanding how the brain constructs reality".
"Olivier is one of the world's leading inventors of illusions" Mark Setteducati, American magician and inventor of illusions, games and puzzles. "He is one of the smartest and most inventive people in the field of optical illusions" Prof Richard Wiseman,Professor of the public understanding of psychology. “I've been devouring your website. How very wonderful! I'm very much interested in the work you're doing.”Annalisa Crannell,American mathematician, and an expert in the mathematics of geometric perspective.
"Olivier is passionate about art, science, and magic. As an optical illusionist, he can wear all the hats. By strategically tricking the human eye, Olivier and Chloe use their art to make the impossible possible" Jennifer Yoshikoshi, L'Almanac
"Olivier, has created several 3D objects that produce three-dimensional illusions. He explains that these 3D illusion effects occur under normal, binocular, and near viewing conditions. I find it useful to test and report this hypothesis, given the widespread belief that binocular disparity can override fundamental shape constraints". Lydia M. Maniatis Professor in the Psychology (visual perception)
"He is one of the smartest and most inventive people in the field of optical illusions"
Prof Richard Wiseman, Professor of the public understanding of psychology.
“I've been devouring your website. How very wonderful! I'm very much interested
in the work you're doing.”
Annalisa Crannell, American mathematician,
and an expert in the mathematics of geometric perspective.
book
Our "Shrinking Box" on BBC
"Your illusions are wonderful
You would be a great addition to our line up of presenters".
Stan Allen, producer of MAGIC Live, an annual convention for magicians in Las Vegas.
University of Hertfordshire
SLIDER
Olivier Redon and Chloe Redon are featured as illusion designers for interactive exhibits in the Science and Industry Museum's Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You exhibition in Manchester. Their work includes participatory sensory illusions such as the "You’ve been shrunk!" interactive, where visitors can take photos using optical illusions designed by Olivier and Chloe Redon. Other exhibits, like face-flip illusions and negative image stares, further explore brain and perception science, connecting Redon's expertise to the core of Operation Ouch!'s educational experiences in Manchester.
Nuremberg trade fair 2025
Los Angeles toy trade 2025
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Scott Richards gallery San Francisco
Justin Flom Las Vegas
Science Museum Lab
"We didn't know it was
impossible to create
"impossible objects"
so we did it"
Don't trust your
your eyes Oakland Magic Circle 2025
