Ben Pridmore is a 3x World Memory Champion, and was the first person to ever memorise a deck of cards in under 30 seconds. He's also an accountant who loves to holiday in Las Vegas.
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GUEST LINKS:
Ben’s World Record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzcBhIp0cp4
Ben in DJ Shadow Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL9ypNz9-mM
Ben in ‘The Mentalists’ Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNSMSVy6iiw
Ben’s Incredible Records: http://www.world-memory-statistics.com/competitor.php?id=29
ORDER OF CONVERSATION:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - World Memory Champion / World Records
01:24 - Memory as a child
02:23 - Early interests in memorisation
05:46 - Why are you interested in memorisation?
06:34 - Training to be World Champion
07:57 - Different memorisation feats
09:21 - Memorisation method: 'Ben System'
14:08 - World Record for deck of cards
16:16 - Terrible memory in normal life
18:44 - Blackjack & Card Counting
19:46 - Hobbies & friends/family
21:01 - Experience competing
30:56 - DJ Shadow music video
33:53 - Why are you so talented? / High IQ (159) / Mensa
36:40 - Accountancy / Outlook on life
39:54 - Making fun of memorisation
41:10 - Why should people learn memorisation?
41:40 - Advice for beginners
45:05 - Las Vegas: favourite holiday
47:25 - Wrap up
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