Charles Albert Keeley
Charles Albert Keeley (1 December 1821 – 11 August 1889) was a British
Early life
Keeley was born in
Performance Work
Inspired by the work of French chemist and colour theorist
Keeley's lantern shows were highly innovative for their time, but they did not prove popular to a
The Colour Conundrum
In 1873 Keeley invented 'The Colour Conundrum', a game which showcased his research.
Rules
The participant is informed that at least two of the coloured cards are a matching pair, and is asked to select the matching pair. The player's perception may be influenced by factors such as the lighting inside the cabinet and by reflected hues from the closely situated primary coloured cards. Once the player has decided, the chosen cards are sealed within an envelope.[6]
Proceeding to the other side of the cabinet, the player is allowed to open the envelope and is then offered a second chance to match the two chosen cards with a pair from this second cabinet display, by which time it "may be conjectured that some sort of deception or sleight of hand is being perpetrated".
References
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- ^ WEEDEN, B (2008) The Education of the Eye: History of the Royal Polytechnic Institution 1838-1881. Granta
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