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.
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"I'm not a mind-reader. Who do you think I am, Kreskin?"
R.I.P.
WOW he was still around?
RIP
I remember he’d bend a spoon with his mind.
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.
Did he see his demise coming?
He was pretty trickey, I remember him.
I wonder if he saw that coming?
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.
I bet he didn’t see that coming!................
Uri Geller....................
GMTA!....................
Gotta admit, he had a pretty good schtick.
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.
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!
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??
Rest In Peace, George.
He looked like a perfect square but I always thought he was a real cool guy. RIP
Ahh, that’s right. Thank you.
Uri Geller was known for that act. I am not sure about Kreskin though.
Freegards...
That’s the character Carnak the Magnificent ...played by Johnny Carson. I hope I am being naive and you are being facetious!
Freegards...
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