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How Gentry Fits Into Your Event
Think of this as a modular run-of-show system. Use one element, or let Gentry handle the intellectual and experiential arc of the day.
I. Morning Keynote
Conceptual Anchor
What it does:
Sets the shared frame for the entire event.
A keynote grounded in applied philosophy, communication, and real-world decision-making—focused on how people actually think and act under pressure.
Why planners use it:
Everyone starts the day aligned, speaking the same language.
Typical placement:
Opening keynote · Morning plenary
Length:
45–60 minutes
II. Breakout Session / Team-Building / Communication Workshop
From ideas to action
What it does:
Turns the keynote into lived experience.
Interactive sessions that reinforce judgment, framing, communication, and performance—without feeling like training theater.
Formats include:
• Communication or public-speaking workshop
• Decision-making and framing exercises
• Experiential team-building (participants learn and perform together)
Typical placement:
Morning or early-afternoon breakout blocks
Group size: Flexible
III. Cognitive Analysis Sessions
Midday / Afternoon | Executive Value
What it does:
Provides depth, personalization, and high-value conversation.
Structured, one-on-one or paired sessions that help leaders clarify assumptions, stress-test thinking, and reframe decisions.
Best for:
Executives · Leadership teams · VIPs · Selected partners
Typical placement:
Lunch blocks · Breaks · Concurrent programming
Availability: Limited, scheduled in advance
IV. Evening Cocktail / Networking Experience
Social ease without interruption
What it does:
Makes networking easier—and more memorable.
Gentry circulates during receptions, using close-up mentalism to spark conversation, lower barriers, and create personal moments guests actually remember.
Why planners love it:
High engagement without stopping the flow of the room.
Typical placement:
Cocktail hour · Reception | Perfect if you’re looking to hire a mentalist & magician
V. Trade Show Qualified Lead Capture
Standalone Module
What it does:
Turns curiosity into real conversations.
Designed for trade shows and expos, not traditional run-of-show events. Gentry engages attendees one-on-one, qualifies interest, and delivers actual conversations, not gimmick traffic.
Why it’s separate:
This isn’t entertainment for an agenda; it’s a business tool.
Typical placement:
Trade shows · Exhibitor floors · Brand activations
VI. Mentalism & Illusion Show
Flagship Finale
What it does:
Delivers the emotional payoff.
A high-impact, intelligent performance that brings the day’s themes—judgment, perception, influence—into direct experience.
Why it works:
It doesn’t feel bolted on. It feels inevitable.
Typical placement:
Post-dinner feature · Evening close | Perfect if you’re looking to hire a mentalist & magician
Length: 45–60 minutes
One More Little Surprise
For select events that benefit from live musical atmosphere before or after the performance, Gentry also offers an integrated ensemble experience through The Gentry Band.
The Planner’s Takeaway
You’re not booking a speaker plus entertainment. You’re booking one person who can architect the intellectual, social, and experiential flow of the day, so you don’t have to juggle five vendors.
Use one piece, or let it all connect cleanly.
Either way, your run of show just got simpler.