Blow Their Minds

(Without Insulting Their Intelligence.)

Corporate Mind-reading and Keynotes for Thinking Audiences

Corporate event planners worldwide trust Gentry — The Intellectual’s Illusionist — to deliver sophisticated mentalism and keynote entertainment, proven by partnerships with NBC, TEDx, FOX, MassMutual, CBS, AWS, and DuPont.

Testimonials

  • Alison Reeley, Head of Nurture Marketing, endorsing Gentry, The Intellectual’s Illusionist, for premium corporate entertainment and keynote mentalism.

    Alison Reeley, Nurture Marketing

    "Our client told us this was the best networking event ever because of Gentry."

  • Jackie Reardon, Head of Marketing for Sygnia Cybersecurity, endorsing Gentry, The Intellectual’s Illusionist, for premium corporate trade shows and keynote mentalism.

    Jackie Reardon, Sygnia Cybersecurity

    “Gentry brought so many hot leads to our trade show booth that we actually had a backlog of people waiting to speak with our team!"

  • Donna Thomas, Director of Events for the Crowne Plaza Hotel, endorsing Gentry, The Intellectual’s Illusionist, for premium corporate entertainment and keynote mentalism.

    Donna Thomas, CMP, Director of Events, Crowne Plaza Hotel

    “There is no better presenter than Gentry. His philosophical mentalism is a completely unique — and unlike most corporate 'edutainers,' he is actually extremely qualified."

  • Devon Pasha, Director, North America, Event Design Collective, endorsing Gentry, The Intellectual’s Illusionist, for premium corporate entertainment and keynote mentalism.

    Devon Pasha, CMP, CED | Director, North America, Event Design Collective

    “A mind-reading professor. A teddy bear in tweed.”

  • Joe Mallee, CEO of MassMutual of Eastern PA, endorsing Gentry, The Intellectual’s Illusionist, for premium corporate entertainment and keynote mentalism.

    Joe Mallee, Chief Executive Officer, MassMutual of Eastern PA

    “He left our entire team utterly amazed.”

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Watch a Short Demo Reel of Gentry:

Nicholas Gentry fights against the dumbing down of entertainment. The question mark represents curiosity; the quote mark represents literacy; and the snake eating its own tail represents the courage to embrace paradox.

Elevate Minds, Not Just Eyebrows

Most corporate entertainers underestimate audiences. Gentry doesn’t.

A retired Carnegie Mellon philosophy professor and returned Peace Corps volunteer turned international mentalist, Gentry blends world-class mind-reading with deep psychological and philosophical insight. This is how he delivers intelligent, unforgettable experiences. He doesn’t use cheap tricks or patronizing gimmicks.

That’s why they call him The Intellectual’s Illusionist.

• Intellectually engaging — authentic philosophy woven with powerful mentalism

• Premium & professional — trusted by TEDx, FOX, NBC, and Fortune 500 planners

• Seamless execution — transparent pricing, stress-free booking, and a self-contained solo act

• Minimal tech, maximum impact — perfectly suited for conferences, summits, and global private events

Perfect for:

• Executive conferences and leadership summits

• Corporate meetings and retreats

• Trade shows, hospitality suites, and branded activations

• Private milestone celebrations

Check availability now to secure mind-opening, conversation-sparking entertainment no one else can deliver.

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Logos of global corporations and organizations served by Gentry as a corporate mentalist and keynote speaker, including AWS, MassMutual, Capstone Bank, DuPont, Berkshire Hathaway, USP, Capital One, Penn Medicine, Salesforce, MGM, eXp Realty,