Then they're failing to see basic facts, really, because there's only so much that he can do.

[He roots around the kitchen some more, grabbing a fork and a bottle of ketchup from the fridge as he speaks.]

Thus far, my worldview hasn't been changed just because he organized a kidnapping and happened to put on a very unconvincing magic show when he killed Malick. Never mind that this is clearly an attempt at egging the weaker members of the group on.