# The Amazing Kreskin dead at 89

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**Created:** [December 11, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-kreskin-dead-at-89/1011501 "2024-12-11T17:02:19Z")\
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Finding something hidden by using someone who knows where it is a common bit. They take the person by the hand and walk around with them while jiggling their hand. People tend to tense up when they realize they are going the wrong way. The magician can detect this and change their direction. It doesn’t take much to learn how to do this.

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