Oz Pearlman, also known as ‘Oz the Mentalist’, is an American mentalist, magician, author, and long-distance runner. He is a man of many talents and is widely recognised for his performances that create the illusion of reading minds by using psychological techniques, misdirection, and body language analysis. Pearlman gained significant fame after finishing in third place on the 10th season of America’s Got Talent in 2015. He is currently back in the news due to his stunning act on the CBS news program, 60 Minutes. Let’s dive into the unique personality’s work and his greatest support system, his family.
Oz Pearlman’s 60 Minutes act went viral. What was it about?
Oz Pearlman’s viral act on CBS’ 60 Minutes involved him showing his ability to extract personal information from people through psychological manipulation and body language analysis. The segment highlighted several jaw-dropping moments, including the 43-year-old guessing an ATM PIN code and revealing a childhood poster that once hung on NFL quarterback, Russell Wilson’s wall. Pearlman insisted his act is based on ‘reading people’ and not using supernatural powers.