Everyone can see two figures in optical illusion – but you’re a genius if you can spot third

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This creepy circus optical illusion may seem easy at first glance – but don’t be fooled. You only have nine seconds to find the third face to prove you’re a genius with 20/20 vision

Race against the clock to see if you have 20/20 vision in this baffling brain teaser.

If you reckon you’re the smarty pants of the family, can notice the tiniest hidden details with your razor-sharp vision, and can solve problems at rapid speed – this optical illusion may dampen your pride. It may seem easy at first glance but don’t be fooled, as this image is designed to trick the mind.

If you’re left feeling pretty stumped, it might be time to book yourself an appointment at the opticians. So, are you ready to put your visual skills to the ultimate test? Let’s go…

The circus-themed image above depicts a snake tamer and a clown in the background – but somewhere amongst the sketch lies a third face. To solve this optical illusion and prove you’re a genius, you need to find the hidden face in nine seconds or under.

We’re not going to give away any clues for this one but it might be worth zooming in on the picture to pick up those sneaky details. Given up already? We knew you would. Scroll down to the bottom of the article to reveal the answer.

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If you beat the clock and found the missing face, congrats, you certainly have an impressive eye. But, it’s time to put your thinking caps on and see how good your analytical skills are.

This test won’t be easy, and is actually created by the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) so only those worthy of becoming a spy can crack the code. Ready? Which of the following words or phrases is the odd one out…

  • Catwoman
  • Deus Ex Machina
  • Parishioner
  • Pyromania
  • Scuba

ANSWER: Flip the image upside down. The third face is hidden in the pattern of the snake. You can find the answer to the GCHQ puzzle here.

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