Blog: Mind of a Mind Reader
Jeff Newman: Mentalist, Magician, Trickster.
Award Show and Gala Host Entertainment: Filling the Program Between Segments
The program is the reason for the night, but the gaps between segments decide how it feels. Where host entertainment fits in an awards program, and how to plan the run of show.
The Best Nights to Book a Holiday Party (and Why Nobody Wants Them)
Everyone fights over the same six December Fridays and Saturdays. Moving to a Sunday, Monday or Tuesday gets you the venue you wanted, a friendlier rate, the entertainer who is already booked on the weekend, and, if your people work shifts, a lot more of them in the room.
Oil and Gas Industry Event Entertainment in Western Canada
Oil and gas industry events are some of the biggest, busiest, and most distinct corporate audiences in Western Canada. A guide to booking entertainment that fits the room, the calendar, and the audience.
What Makes Corporate Entertainment “Clean” (and Why It Matters for Your Brand)
Clean doesn’t mean childish, and edgy has its place (just not at your work event). What “clean” actually means, why it protects whoever books the act, and how to verify it.
How to Evaluate an Event Entertainer’s Demo Reel: A Planner’s Guide
Most planners watch a demo reel. Few know how to read one. A practical guide to what to look for, what to ignore, and what is actually a red flag when you’re vetting an event entertainer’s video.
Corporate Holiday Party Entertainment Ideas (That Actually Work)
An honest rundown of corporate holiday party entertainment ideas: what works for a mixed work crowd, roughly what each costs, and what to skip.
Winnipeg Corporate Entertainment: A Booker’s Guide for 2026
Manitoba’s corporate calendar runs on its own clock, and most out-of-province performers underestimate Winnipeg’s depth. A guide to venues, lead times, audience quirks, and what kind of entertainment lands in a Winnipeg ballroom.
Healthcare Conference Entertainment in Western Canada
Healthcare conferences are their own audience. Smart, tired, sometimes skeptical, often high-stakes. A guide to booking entertainment that respects the room and ties to the format.
Mentalist vs. Hypnotist: Which One Belongs at Your Corporate Event?
Most planners mix up mentalism and hypnosis until they book one and get the other. A side-by-side look at what each format actually does on stage, what the audience experience is, and which one fits your corporate room.
Customer Appreciation Event Entertainment: When Your Clients Are the Audience
Customer appreciation events are not internal events. The audience is paying attention differently, the stakes are different, and the entertainment has different goals. A guide to picking acts that reflect well on your brand.