There’s something strangely beautiful about that moment between a dream and reality—the place where who we are and who we want to be get all tangled up like mismatched lovers. David Drebin has captured this feeling in his latest project, but this time, he’s left the camera at home.

Instead, Drebin wandered into Washington Square Park, Manhattan, with nothing but a simple sign that read Free Readings (Who You Really Are). No tarot cards, no crystal balls—just him, staring into people’s eyes, channeling his inner mind-reader, and spilling out what he saw. Bold, right? Almost romantic in a way. Just him, you, and a moment of raw truth.

It takes guts to think you can figure someone out with one look, but it takes serious courage (and maybe a bit of crazy curiosity) to let a stranger tell you who you are—and then realize they might be right. "Do I really know myself? How did Drebin spot that? Is this a rom-com or a therapy session?" With every encounter, Drebin’s not just revealing the hidden depths of strangers—he’s unlocking new chapters of himself, too. The project may be serious, but let’s be honest, there’s a little bit of magic and mischief in there too.