Which of these is an example of a magician's manipulation of attention, from the top-down?

a) using a big move to cover a small move
b) engaging a participant in an attention-demanding activity, like memorizing the card they just picked
c) having a sudden event occur, such as the appearance of a bird
d) saying "Abracadabra" before the critical moment


Answer: b

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