Derek is a blind savant that can do amazing things with music. He can even tell what pitch the train engine runs at! This is a partial documentary, but you must see the test they give him at the end of the video. picked by slider 2 years ago

With no reference except his memory of a 45 minute helecoptor ride over the city, autistic savant Stephen Wiltshire was able to make a huge, detailed drawing of the entire city. picked by tigertony 7 months ago

The living Camera.
Stephen is a savant who can memorize an entire city and redraw it perfectly without ever seeing it again. picked by bonsai1776 2 years ago

Meet Daniel Tammet - an autistic savant who can perform mind-boggling mathematical calculations, speaks seven languages, but he has trouble telling left from right. picked by braveheart 2 years ago

Kim Peek (inspiration for movie Rain Man) met up with another autistic savant - Daniel Tammet (recited Pi to world record 22,514 places). These gentle men have overcome so much and now willingly share their special mental gifts with the world. picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago

Short film about a remarkable talent. Savant syndrome is very rare, but the results are sometimes unbelievable. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

LA JOLLA, CA – Children with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, just love music and will spend hours listening to or making music. Despite averaging an IQ score of 60, many possess a great memory for songs, an uncanny sense of rhythm, and the kind of auditory acuity, than can discern differences between different vacuum cleaner brands. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Sadly, the creator of these stunning light sculptures died last year. Read about him here. picked by Mershaullk 2 years ago

Name a date and Brad Williams can recall with almost perfect clarity what major events happened on that day, what he ate, what day of the week it was, and what the weather was like.

*Interestingly, this man does NOT appear to have savant syndrome. Otherwise, I would have thought his ability was similar to this guy's. picked by RowanGrey 9 months ago

Stuck with the debts left by her husband and a company that desperately needed her leadership, Betty James took over as the head of James Industries. A marketing savant, Betty James was responsible for additions to the Slinky line including Slinky Jr., Plastic Slinky, Slinky Dog, Slinky Pets, Crazy Slinky Eyes and Neon Slinky. picked by dollyllama 9 months ago

Is this even possible. BTW I think the guy is kind of an idiot savant. but then again with the internet anybody can be famous picked by nesbyniccolo 2 years ago