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Did the speaking ruin some of the magic, or did it make the experience even more special?

• danpalmer 1y ago
  More special definitely.
• simondotau 1y ago
  There's plenty of video of Teller speaking. Being mute is a stage performance thing, not a mystical lifestyle choice.
  • adastra22 1y ago
    Example (and an interesting talk by the way): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5x14AwElOk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5x14AwElOk
    • buu700 1y ago
      It's interesting how that went from a cool magic trick demonstration to a profound lesson on human nature and manipulation tactics.
  • vanderZwan 1y ago
    So? It's still similar to meeting the actor playing a favorite character in a movie or series. Some people prefer to never stop suspending their disbelief and that's also fine.
    • simondotau 1y ago
      When Teller chooses to be in character is a choice for him to make, not his fans. I'm merely describing reality, not expressing a preference. Don't shoot the messenger.
      • vanderZwan 1y ago
        Nobody is "shooting" any "messengers", I'm just raising an eyebrow at messengers who state the obvious with a tone as if I'm a child who still believes in Santa Claus. I genuinely do not see how you managed to conclude that I needed to be explained that the muteness is an act. Do you understand the difference between rationally knowing something is an act and the experience of actually seeing an actor out of an acting context?