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    UnFictional

    You’re a Mentalist

    Carl Christman  is a mentalist. That means that, through reading micro-expressions, body language, and other clues, he can get a pretty good idea of what you’re thinking. He came into the studio to talk about mentalism for this week’s show – and to read Bob Carlson’s mind.

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    By Bob Carlson • Jul 8, 2016 • 1 min read

    Carl Christman is a mentalist. That means that, through reading micro-expressions, body language, and other clues, he can get a pretty good idea of what you’re thinking. He came into the studio to talk about mentalism for this week’s show – and to read Bob Carlson’s mind.

    Carl Christman is a mentalist, teacher, and author of the best-selling book How to Read Minds & Influence People.

    Photo Courtesy: Carl Christman

    Photo: Carl Christman (left) at KCRW with Bob Carlson. (Nick White)

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    You’re a Mind Reader
    1. 0:31You’re a MentalistYou’re reading this
    2. 8:14Psychic Stan
    3. 18:50Mix Tapes, Mix Tapes, Mix Tapes
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      Bob Carlson

      host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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      Nick White

      Senior Editor

      CultureArts

    The full episode

    1 of 3
    You’re a Mind Reader
    1. 0:31You’re a MentalistYou’re reading this
    2. 8:14Psychic Stan
    3. 18:50Mix Tapes, Mix Tapes, Mix Tapes
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