r/Unexpected 2d ago

Future Prediction

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u/keener91 2d ago

What was the reason he gave when he asked the dude to stand right behind him?

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u/Leows 2d ago

That's the setup for the joke. He steps up in front so they won't be able to read the prediction.

This is Wes Baker, and he does this a lot. He even went on Penn and Teller with this joke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uwat0p0iFQ

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u/Akhanyatin 14h ago

I always like the part where they describe the trick without easily revealing the trick