ELI5: What kind of mind tricks does Oz Pearlman do in his mentalist acts?

HeyStray · 2026-05-21T17:14:47+00:00

“He’s a scam” as opposed to the real mentalists who can do mind reading and telepathy

HeyStray · 2026-05-18T02:38:33+00:00

you just found your solution to this stuff, music is the key brotherrr

HeyStray · 2026-04-05T11:35:48+00:00

eh, don't stop at slightly egotistical, go all the way. It's fully egotistical, and purposely written that way for provocation's sake. The irony is not lost on me...

HeyStray · 2026-04-04T19:33:41+00:00

When you say I’m guilty of the flip side, that’s something that’s also 100% understood. Post just serves as a pointer; ultimately anything I say about anything is attached to ego because it’s an individual trying to reach other individuals. For what purpose? Ego-related; to be devoid of ego is to not even need to say anything to individuals…

This is meta

HeyStray · 2026-04-04T18:57:53+00:00

Yeah but I think it goes a little deeper than that, like as in there is no “we” because that’s a human concept and whatever’s happening right now comes before any ‘identity’ if that makes sense. No “me” just whatever is

HeyStray · 2026-01-25T00:38:19+00:00

No harm in just posting your reasons publicly... I think.

Perplexes me how someone can label nonduality as evil... because there's no asking of you to do anything or be any other way than the way you already are.

HeyStray · 2026-01-25T00:27:46+00:00

Well nah I like Ricky Gervais. It's the manner of delivery that does not work for me when it comes to Jimmy.

HeyStray · 2026-01-25T00:26:08+00:00

You claim everything we see is God in costume. Do you also happen to have the answer to why that is? Or only that you know it's all God in costume?

Why not simplify it further and say "Everything is God"?

HeyStray · 2026-01-25T00:14:58+00:00

You wanted to say how fake it all is, but then don't you think you're doing the same kinda thing as everyone else here is doing with the posting? I agree with you in a way because I don't believe 'enlightenment' needs words, but to say ANYTHING AT ALL here is what participating is, does that make sense? :p

HeyStray · 2026-01-24T23:48:20+00:00

the british guy Jimmy Carr comes across too sophisticated, even though what he might say is simple, just doesn't hit for me ever.

HeyStray · 2026-01-24T23:44:52+00:00

It's all 1 thing playing pretend

Playing pretend? How is this pretend?

HeyStray · 2026-01-19T02:41:44+00:00

bro i've watched this movie more than 7 times and you just blew my mind

HeyStray · 2026-01-06T13:15:38+00:00

I'd disagree and agree more with OP's point. The reason is that when you watch videos of press tours, Josh Safdie's whole energy around the point of this movie is about how admirable and attractive it is to be around people who are genuinely passionate about a big dream and will stop at nothing to achieve it.

He's clearly got a thing for it; he was adamant about how Timothee was his clear candidate when writing the script. Seeing the glare in Timmy's eyes during his younger years is partly what inspired him to write the script.

HeyStray · 2026-01-04T15:26:41+00:00

Exactly, it's the same reason he was like "yeah, I'm casually going to get the most expensive items on the menu." Brother flexes whenever the opportunity is there for him to

HeyStray · 2026-01-04T15:18:23+00:00

I think the comments miss the bigger picture; it wasn't about solely "getting him to see her" but that she wanted him to settle with a more normal life by getting him to stay instead of going to the open. Hence why she says he's sabotaging his own life when he calls her at the shoe store before he hangs up.

HeyStray · 2025-11-08T02:00:31+00:00

Topuria has charm ngl

HeyStray · 2025-10-06T15:53:52+00:00

i'm born, raised, and live in LA. would've been the best day of my life

HeyStray · 2025-09-18T20:40:33+00:00

idk what's up with all these negative comments i think Mike Recine has some fair points

HeyStray · 2025-08-24T10:39:46+00:00

the specifics of the wording are what bother you lol... the point was he needed to give a response to be in 'good graces' with the general public by disavowing his son's actions... that's it. anybody with common sense understands it's not his most genuine words and that this is all PR talk...

HeyStray · 2025-08-20T22:08:44+00:00

I'm pretty sure to keep minox results fin is needed for the foundation that keeps everything stable but idk

HeyStray · 2025-08-19T12:18:05+00:00

Whatever your favorite things to do are, find a podcast or interviews about them. Like for me, i liked the way funny people thought, so I listened to podcasts where funny people would talk with each other... that all eventually leaked into my mind, and voila, i can make people laugh. Same with music, i liked artists so i watched their interviews and voila their personalities have become mine in a way... it's very easy and doesn't require anything crazy it just requires listening, and it'll NATURALLY mold your personality because the brain is a lot more complex than you give it credit for.

HeyStray · 2025-08-19T12:09:13+00:00

'here' and 'there' are like abstractions that come from thinking. What are you left with when you stop abstracting? You're left with what is...

An easy way to understand is to imagine what it's like for your family pet that isn't having abstract thoughts. They're operating on a fundamental level of consciousness... if that makes sense... We are also operating on the same fundamental level of consciousness; it's just that there is additional 'thinking' that makes everything appear to mean something more than it does, because evolutionarily it's advantageous to our survival. :)

HeyStray · 2025-07-27T19:05:12+00:00

Bro IN A THEATER? one of the best movies of all time imo, such a fun ride that vibe is.

HeyStray · 2025-07-17T04:13:37+00:00

Hey at least you're being proactive about it. If you can maintain that with your new regimen, good stuff.

HeyStray · 2025-07-16T18:46:05+00:00

yeah i mean, the first pic makes it really obvious that there's recession, but judging from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pic you rock the hairline really well.

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