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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

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2. It's probably similar to what Derren Brown did in a show.

Sat Jun 9, 2012, 06:47 PM

Jun 2012

Basically he tricks passersby into handing over their wallet, keys, etc.

It's just a matter of exploiting weaknesses in human psychology.

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Woman in Chinatown hypnotized by thieves [View all] drm604 Jun 2012 OP

uuhh.... Shadowflash Jun 2012 #1

It's probably similar to what Derren Brown did in a show. laconicsax Jun 2012 #2

Is there an plcdude Jun 2012 #3

I'm sure an explanation exists. laconicsax Jun 2012 #4