How did the trick impact Simon?

Simon Coronel discusses his discomfort with mentalism and its impact on his perception of authenticity in relationships. He finds the act of claiming supernatural abilities misleading and problematic, as it creates a foundation of deception. Simon believes that even with disclaimers, the powerful nature of the illusions still misleads audiences. This misrepresentation made him uncomfortable because he wanted genuine interactions and relationships that are not based on false pretenses 1.