Mind reading: how Chinese mentalist Tonny Jan can tell what you’re thinking, even if you don’t want him to – it’s all in the body language
- Chinese mentalist Tonny Jan can’t actually read your mind – his abilities are based on cues conveyed by body language
- Jan rose to fame after notable appearances on Japanese and Chinese TV shows where he boggled the minds of celebrities
The dimly lit theatre is eerily quiet, apart from the sound of workers tinkering with lights that hang from the ceiling.
On stage is Chinese mentalist Tonny Jan. Dressed in black, with bright white trainers that match an even whiter surgical mask, Jan is rehearsing for his “Mind Hacker in Macao” show that runs at the Parisian Macao casino resort’s Parisian Theatre from December 14 to January 12.
“Join me on stage,” he says through his interpreter, motioning to me and Kate, a public relations rep who arranged the interview.
Like me, she had yet to meet the mind reader who – according to her press release – can, among other things, expose my secrets, know if I’m telling the truth and reveal who I’m in love with.
Next thing we know, we’re on stage. Some quick introductions are made and it’s straight into a routine. Kate and I glance at each other. The mind hacking games have begun.
Jan puts five dice of different colours – red, blue, white, black and yellow – one for each “subject” in a brown paper bag. We, along with three theatre staff, each take one. Only I know what I’ve picked … or so I think.