The average man is not hard to mystify.

- Howard Thurston

You can fool the eyes and minds of the audience, but you cannot fool their hearts.

- Howard Thurston

My object is to mystify and entertain. I wouldn't deceive you for the world.

- Howard Thurston

Long experience has taught me that the crux of my fortunes is whether I can radiate good will toward my audience. There is only one way to do it and …

- Howard Thurston

Make them think they've been fooled by a gentlemen.

- Howard Thurston