This 2014 episode explores three distinct "black boxes": spaces where inputs and outputs are known, but internal processes remain hidden. It delves into the mysteries of metamorphosis, a decades-old secret within the magic community, and the enigmatic nature of consciousness. While these investigations illuminate aspects of each phenomenon, they ultimately confront answerless voids, preserving an element of mystery and magic. The episode was reported and produced by Tim Howard and Molly Webster, with specific citations including an ABC radio show. A related story, "Caterpillar Roadshow," about a butterfly researcher and a boy's caterpillar memory study, is also highlighted. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the newsletter, become Radiolab members, and follow the show on social media. Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming comes from the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation, with foundational support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.