The magician said, “Here’s what I want you to do: Pick out an object in the room, and look at it very closely for about 10 seconds. Try to memorize its features. Now close your eyes, and free-associate. Tell me what you’re thinking.” “Warm … Sunshine … Beach … Palm trees … Bikinis … Banana daiquiri … Sun … Beautiful girls … ” “OK, I know what you were looking at”, said the performer. “Those tropical house plants over by the window. Right?” “Wow, how did you know that? You really do have magical powers. That’s amazing!”, I said, smiling knowingly.