> "If you don't need to look at a trick to know it's X, that would suggest that your position is tautological" No, it wouldn't. Also, don't misquote me. Pleas

> "If you don't need to look at a trick to know it's X, that would suggest that your position is tautological" No, it wouldn't. Also, don't misquote me. Please, this is getting embarrassing. I encourage you to watch the Amazing Randi's talk I and others linked to. He specifically singles out Derren Brown as someone employing misdirection. Also, re-read Wikipedia on Cold Reading: it's all tricks. Between Randi and you, I'll stick with Randi. PS: I don't know what a "gimmick" means in this context, I never used the word. Please don't argue with me about words I didn't introduce. Actually, don't bother replying: we are going nowhere and I don't like your debate tactics.