Hire a Mentalist & Magician for Corporate & Private Events

If you’re looking to hire a professional mentalist or magician for a corporate or private event, this page is designed to help you quickly determine whether this is the right fit.

I provide intelligent, interactive mentalist and magician entertainment for adult audiences at corporate events, conferences, executive gatherings, and upscale private celebrations. The work is engaging, polished, and memorable — without feeling juvenile, awkward, or out of place.

This is not novelty entertainment and it is not background noise. It is a structured, live experience designed to hold attention and land cleanly in professional and social settings.

What This Experience Is

This is live, interactive mentalism and magic performed for groups who expect something more refined than a typical “magician for hire.”

The performance blends:

  • Modern mentalism

  • Psychological illusion

  • Audience participation

  • Dry, situational humor

The result is an experience that feels intentional and well-paced, rather than chaotic or gimmick-driven.

Performances can be adapted for:

  • Seated audiences

  • Cocktail or reception environments

  • Small executive groups

  • Large conference or banquet rooms

A typical stage performance lasts between 45 and 60 minutes. Click here for information about formats and options.

Events This Is Best Suited For

This work is commonly booked for:

  • Corporate events and conferences

  • Executive retreats and leadership meetings

  • Client appreciation events and holiday parties

  • Galas, fundraisers, and formal receptions

  • Upscale private celebrations and milestone events

If your audience is adult, professional, and there to be engaged — rather than distracted — this format tends to work especially well.

“When I had a huge event to plan for SalesForce, I didn’t want to worry about the entertainer embarrassing me. That’s why I hired Gentry. I know he always delivers.”

— Lisa Johnson, Acuity Events

Why This Isn’t a Novelty Act

Many planners hesitate to hire a magician or mentalist because they worry about tone:

  • Will it feel childish?

  • Will it derail the event?

  • Will guests feel uncomfortable or put on the spot?

This approach is designed specifically to avoid those problems.

There is:

  • No slapstick or costume-driven comedy

  • No audience humiliation

  • No props that disrupt the look or tone of the room

  • No “kids’ party” energy

The goal is to create a shared moment that feels appropriate to the setting — something guests remember because it was surprisingly good, not because it was loud or strange.

What the Performance Actually Looks Like

Depending on the event and format, the experience may include:

  • Interactive mentalism involving volunteers or the full group

  • Moments designed to unify attention in the room

  • Clean, situational humor appropriate for mixed audiences

  • A clear beginning, middle, and end — not wandering table tricks

Everything is structured to fit your schedule and respect the purpose of the event.

Click here to learn about customization, run-of-show coordination, and collaboration with planners.

Who This Is — and Isn’t — For

This is likely a good fit if:

  • You want entertainment that feels professional and intentional

  • Your audience includes executives, professionals, or adult guests

  • You care about tone and pacing, not just spectacle

This is likely not a good fit if:

  • You’re looking for children’s entertainment

  • You want loud, chaotic, or purely slapstick comedy

  • You need background distraction rather than focused engagement

This kind of clarity usually saves time on both sides.

Practical Details

  • Performances are available for corporate and private events

  • Formats can be adapted to different room layouts and group sizes

  • Planning and coordination are handled directly

Based in the United States and available for corporate and private events in the U.S. and internationally by arrangement.

All performances are professionally managed, with clear communication, straightforward planning, and reliable execution on the day of the event.

Availability & Booking

If you’re considering hiring a mentalist or magician for a corporate or private event and want something that feels polished, engaging, and appropriate for adult audiences, the next step is a brief conversation to confirm fit and availability.

Use the contact form to inquire about:

  • Event date and location

  • Audience size and setting

  • Performance options and pricing

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