How Reading Body Language Helps Influence People | Rich Ferguson | TEDxSanLuisObispo

Award winning magician and mentalist, Rich Ferguson, did not know how to read until he was 11 years old, however now he can read people like a book. While a magician should never reveal their secrets, Rich has broken boundaries and shares the magic behind reading human behavior which can be used for sales, hiring, negotiations, and life. Rich Ferguson is an award winning magician and mentalist who is appearing today to reveal his most powerful secrets. It's not what you think. Chances are, you might know Rich from KZbin or popular shows such as Ellen, The Tonight Show or The Today Show, but what you do not know is Rich didn't know how to read until he was 11 years old. Now how can read people like a book. Today he will share his insights and secrets to reading human behavior which you can use for sales, hiring, negotiations and life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@RichFerguson]

So honored to share some of this insight with you all. Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@diegobarajas4393]

Yo rich I always watch your magic videos keep it up bro.

[@arjunsaivaidyanathan1094]

That tie thing at the end was 🔥🔥

[@misssophie5471]

I appreciate your quick change at around 13:52 - I'm still impressed by how steady, professional and quick that went :D

[@mithrandir6283]

the tie swap at 13:50 was flawless!!!😎

[@shinfaux7717]

I was super excited to find this!! I love your work:)

[@RichFerguson]

I loved this ... I might hire him for a Keynote or Seminar! Oh, wait, it's me... LOL

[@cheesystick7881]

Ooooookayyy buddyyy relax

[@bodyblends5610]

@@cheesystick7881 its a light hearted joke ! you relax

[@TalsonHacks]

LOL

[@MisterK-YT]

LOL legend

[@LJSeditlWORLD]

She was

[@drew3100]

For all those that are confused, he turns away from the camera around 14:00 and that's when he switched his tie

[@tomia3651]

I noticed his tie changed but I didn't know when he changed it! Amazing performance on the power of attention Rich!

[@denissemedina4619]

This really makes sense, focus on the context of the info and on what the person says and does. What they say is the conscious part and what they do with their arms, shoulders, eyes or like any facial expression that happens suddenly that he/ she may not notice is the unconscious part, and the unconscious won’t lie to you about what’s truly happening 🙌🏻

[@TinaLeder]

Understanding the person's *BASELINE IS EVERYTHING* Thank you for pointing this out. 🎯🎯🎯 It's really irritating when those who don't know this try to *"call out"* people and I'm thinking... *"You know nothing Jon Snow..."*

[@endrics8385]

This talk made me think if i can control my movement in the future

[@Dil.Careem]

When it comes to interacting with others, I find that eye contact can often be a helpful indicator of someone's honesty and sincerity. This is something that I have personally used many times in the past to assess the truthfulness of others. However, I also recognize that everyone is different, and there may be many factors that impact how someone presents themselves in a given situation. That's why I believe it's important to approach each interaction with an open mind and a willingness to truly listen and understand where the other person is coming from. Thank you for your commitment to improving communication and promoting transparency.

[@diegobarajas4393]

Awesome video, glad to see Ferguson on TEDx Talks.

[@iconictea4066]

Fantastic! So glad rich got on here💕

[@NighttimeDaydreams]

When he mentioned his tie early on, I knew he was going to change it later. XD

[@prajwalhoolageri]

Tie hit me hard!😆 Keep Ur eyes open✌️ observe

[@amusicment4829]

This was excellent, thank you! Also, *gasp…the tie!!

[@siddeshkarekar5799]

Lovely talk love the tie prank 👏

[@bodyblends5610]

Great talk !

[@XeninaCalifornia]

Nicely done Rich Ferguson

[@vincentkohlumcfan22]

13:50 where he changed his tie colour HAHAHA

[@XeninaCalifornia]

Rich once tried to hypnotize me but it did not work because I'm extremely stubborn mentally. But he got everyone else on stage to fall in though. My friend Kurt thought he was a chicken. True story!

[@RichFerguson]

FUNNY times!

[@shyjuslesson3929]

@@RichFerguson nice

[@rabiamubeen5677]

13:55,tie changing

[@Master.Hetfield]

This videos shows that human is surrounded by fragility

[@dolbitnormalno8294]

13:46 him changing his tie

[@aashishchhatwani]

Can someone please summarise his presentation?

[@user-fv3dz6eo9e]

Rich Ferguson is a beast

[@abhishekk962]

14:30 tie changed to pink

[@anderslarson8540]

I noticed at about 16:00 that he had switched ties.

[@rajak3322]

13:55 He changed his tie

[@paigeyysnydeyy]

How on earth do you live 11 years of your life without knowing how to read. Somebody please tell me. That's something children in the US usually start learning at age 4 or 5 in kindergarten. Was he homeschooled, bluffed his way through elementary school, or just spent all of his time learning magic? I need to know.

[@KristinaKarina]

Like the old saying, “ How do you boil a frog?”, Turn the heat up slowly…

[@kathryngannon485]

But have you observed that is what's being done to you now with this so called pandemic?

[@viorikaster1]

Wow...so fast...

[@blablablaj]

im not that convonced by this performance. the performer is nervous, audience engagement doesnt quite works as wanted, he talks too fast. but the information he puts out is gold

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...and it's all baloney. Ssssh! Don't tell anyone.

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