The Core of Mentalism?

A good friend of the site has been getting into mentalism, and it’s been interesting seeing a seasoned card mind make the transition and work through the psychological, presentational, and philosophical differences. Out of that conversation came this nugget that I think really speaks to what is at the heart of all (good) mentalist performances:

“Mentalism makes you feel seen and understood yet also uncomfortably exposed — in the best of ways.”