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How It Works: The key to the riddle is that, regardless of the number the reader initially thought of, after giving half to the beggar and returning the loan, they will always be left with $15. This is because of the way the calculations are structured: adding $30 and then giving half of the total ensures that the final amount is consistently $15. The riddle achieves its magic by leading the reader through a series of steps that seem to have no connection to the initial number they thought of, but through clever mathematics, the final outcome is always the same. The claim of mind-reading adds a sense of mystery and makes the riddle more engaging. It's a fun and surprising way to challenge the reader's mind and demonstrate the power of misdirection and mathematical manipulation.