I always thought that philosophy was one of Rossi's true strengths, especially given his academic background in erudite
philosophyBS.
This magician overestimation comes from his believers, they still believe him to be an erudite person despite the countless times he has said nonsense. The only thing he's good is fooling the listener who is generally a fairytales drinker. He bewitches believer and fools like flypaper captives the flies.