In this episode of Sababoosh, we dive into mentalism through a conversation with Guy Bavli. What mentalism actually is, how it works, and why it sits in the gray zone between psychology, performance, intuition, and illusion. A close look at why Israelis are disproportionately drawn to this field: constant situational awareness, reading people under pressure, improvisation, and skepticism as survival skills. Mentalism as a cultural mirror, not a magic trick. How attention, perception, and uncertainty shape both the performer and the audience.
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