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The Amazing Kreskin, Renowned Mentalist, Dies At 89
Forbes Business ^ | Dec 10, 2024 | Marc Berman

Posted on 12/11/2024 6:38:55 AM PST by PallMal

Mentalist “The Amazing Kreskin” (born George Kresge Jr.), also known as “Kreskin,” has died.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of The Amazing Kreskin, born George Kresge, at the age of 89.

(Excerpt) Read more at forbes.com ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Music/Entertainment; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: kresge; kreskin; mentalist; obituary
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Haven't heard his name bandied about for years now. Was on Johnny Carson's show many times.

"I'm not a mind-reader. Who do you think I am, Kreskin?"

R.I.P.

1 posted on 12/11/2024 6:38:55 AM PST by PallMal
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To: PallMal

WOW he was still around?

RIP


2 posted on 12/11/2024 6:42:18 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They id Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

I remember he’d bend a spoon with his mind.


3 posted on 12/11/2024 6:46:07 AM PST by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to says it.)
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To: PallMal

I enjoyed his TV appearances and liked what he talked about.

I am glad he had a long life and I hope all is well with God.


4 posted on 12/11/2024 6:46:09 AM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: PallMal

Did he see his demise coming?

He was pretty trickey, I remember him.


5 posted on 12/11/2024 6:48:24 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: PallMal

I wonder if he saw that coming?


6 posted on 12/11/2024 6:49:20 AM PST by Vermont Lt
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To: PallMal

I saw him a couple years ago and got his autograph. Even my daughter who didn’t want to “go see something so stupid” was impressed.


7 posted on 12/11/2024 6:49:32 AM PST by Mr. K (no consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself.)
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To: PallMal

I bet he didn’t see that coming!................


8 posted on 12/11/2024 6:49:55 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Puppage

Uri Geller....................


9 posted on 12/11/2024 6:50:49 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Vermont Lt

GMTA!....................


10 posted on 12/11/2024 6:51:03 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: PallMal

Gotta admit, he had a pretty good schtick.


11 posted on 12/11/2024 6:52:04 AM PST by 38special (The government is ruining our country!)
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From his Wikipedia entry:

Kreskin says Hitler used hypnotic techniques in his speeches—the torchlight parades and the sombre drum beating being evidence of this.
“Using suggestion, I could never make someone do something he didn't want to do. But it's different in a crowd,” says Kreskin. “Psychologists don't know why, but somehow the level of morality is lowered and responsibility is lost.”

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreskin

Even better on this topic was The Amazing Randi. He did a wonderful job of debunking wackos.

We can all learn to be aware of attempts to manipulate us. This is a very important skill that God expects us to build.

12 posted on 12/11/2024 6:53:05 AM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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But it’s different in a crowd,” says Kreskin. “Psychologists don’t know why, but somehow the level of morality is lowered and responsibility is lost.”

Well, that does explain what happens at a Democrat campaign rally!


13 posted on 12/11/2024 6:56:24 AM PST by MplsSteve
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To: PallMal

I recall seeing him on The Mike Douglas show. Kreskin took these experiments quite seriously, or maybe his intensity was simply his stage persona. During a session of showing his abilities, Kreskin spoke constantly, explaining everything he was intending to do or to discover.

To be honest, Kreskins audience experiments were tedious and rather dull at least from my child’s point of view.
Picture Vincent Price explaining how he would give an audience member a roll of paper towels have several other audience members pull a towel off then Vincent would tell you how many towels remained, and if they were pulled off from top to bottom or otherwise.
Sum total feeling: Who Really Cares??


14 posted on 12/11/2024 6:56:51 AM PST by lee martell
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To: PallMal

Rest In Peace, George.


15 posted on 12/11/2024 7:00:16 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: PallMal
I remember him!


16 posted on 12/11/2024 7:00:25 AM PST by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: 38special

He looked like a perfect square but I always thought he was a real cool guy. RIP


17 posted on 12/11/2024 7:01:25 AM PST by equaviator (If 60 is the new 40 then 35 must be the new 15.)
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To: Red Badger

Ahh, that’s right. Thank you.


18 posted on 12/11/2024 7:10:09 AM PST by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to says it.)
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To: Puppage

Uri Geller was known for that act. I am not sure about Kreskin though.
Freegards...


19 posted on 12/11/2024 7:24:00 AM PST by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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To: Larry Lucido

That’s the character Carnak the Magnificent ...played by Johnny Carson. I hope I am being naive and you are being facetious!
Freegards...


20 posted on 12/11/2024 7:28:36 AM PST by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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