The performer claims to catch thoughts. Suddenly the performer cups two hands together and exclaims, "This one is dirty.... Sorry, but it is". The hands are opened to reveal a lump of coal. "That's all right. It is said that if you compress, very hard, and keep squishing until you get at the essence of anything is beautiful... See?" The hands are opened to show a large diamond at the fingertips, and the hands are otherwise seen empty.
