The experience of an optical illusion elicits a sense of wonder that surpasses typical perceptual processing. This unique feeling arises from the incongruity between visual perception and our understanding of physical reality. Optical illusions exploit the brain’s visual processing mechanisms, resulting in misinterpretations. They leverage principles of cognitive psychology, a field in which researchers such as Adelman investigate the brain’s interpretation of sensory input. Originating in the nineteenth century, cognitive psychology examines how the mind organizes information and constructs a sense of reality—processes frequently prone to error, leading to visual illusions. The diversity of optical illusions is considerable, encompassing those based on color and contrast as well as those that exploit depth perception.