Mentalist Oz Pearlman blows minds, from Joe Rogan to tech titans | 60 Minutes

Core Concept - Oz Pearlman is a mentalist who claims not to have supernatural powers but reads people through body language and subtle cues [1][2][8][10] - Pearlman admits his act is based on the lie that he can read minds [7] Techniques and Methods - Pearlman uses misdirection and observation of body language, such as eye movements and hand gestures, to infer thoughts [10][18] - He limits the possibilities by guiding people to make specific choices, creating a more manageable subset of information [10][11] - Skepticism from the audience is key to making his act work, as it keeps them engaged and thinking about the performance [13] Business and Career - Pearlman performs at private corporate events and is developing a self-help book on thinking like a mentalist [26][27] - He has performed for high-profile audiences, including celebrities, billionaires, athletes, and Nobel laureates [2][3][7] - NFL and college football teams are using Pearlman to help teams bond off the field [22][23] Examples of Performances - Pearlman guessed Russell Wilson's childhood poster of Shania Twain [3][4][5] - He successfully guessed Joe Rogan's ATM pin code, though Rogan was skeptical [12] - Pearlman guessed a reporter's desired travel destination as Vietnam, after they almost said Thailand [27][28]