For Oz Pearlman, a Correspondents’ Dinner Not Even He Could Have Predicted
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Oz Pearlman, a mentalist and social media personality, was an unconventional choice as the featured entertainer at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, a role typically held by comedians or musicians.
- Pearlman had planned a major performance but was cut short when authorities sent the crowd home, preventing the show from fully unfolding.
- Before the official show, Pearlman impressed attendees by reading the mind of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt during dinner, guessing the name she was thinking of.
- First Lady Melania Trump then involved President Trump, who watched as Pearlman accurately revealed the name on a pad of paper, creating a memorable moment.
