Re: Thanks, Lyser
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~lyser
If an effect comes off as you described, I absolutely agree it was poorly constructed.
To clarify, I only wanted to make the point that stooge work was not used in the clip you shared. It is actually a credit to the performers that you would think that, but it is unfortunate that the AGT format does not give them the opportunity to cancel out that theory.
Also, I am not suggesting anything supernatural is going on or that methods were not used.
A skeptic will always have a theory that fits their belief system. They view mentalism as a personal "challenge" and a "puzzle" for them to solve. And they do solve it, just incorrectly 99% of the time. An audience lies on a bell curve - those on the far left are skeptics and those on the far right are believers. There is little any performer can do to change their minds. It is the majority in the middle that typically enjoys mentalism the most.
And you are right - it is not "magic" - it is way better!
You did a very good job making your case. I guess I'm just in that far left category of skeptics. But, seriously and truly, I've never been one to refuse incontrovertible evidence when it's presented. If, for instance, someone were to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Rams actually really did win the Super Bowl after the 2001 season, and that the world had been fooled by awesomely cruel sleight of hand and a media conspiracy . . . . Well, I'll be the first to say I suspected that all along.
