Blog: Mind of a Mind Reader
Jeff Newman: Mentalist, Magician, Trickster.
University and College Event Entertainment: From Orientation to Year-End
University events run on a different calendar, with a different audience and a different budget. A guide to booking entertainment for orientations, year-end celebrations, and everything in between.
The Most Common Mistakes Event Planners Make When Booking Entertainment
Every planner has at least one booking they wish they had done differently. A working performer’s honest take on the mistakes I see most often, and how to avoid them.
Engineering Industry Event Entertainment
Engineering firms run their own corporate event calendar: conferences, project milestones, association galas, recognition nights. A guide to picking entertainment that respects the technical audience and fits the format.
Victoria and Vancouver Island Corporate Entertainment: A Booker’s Guide
Booking entertainment for a Victoria or Vancouver Island event is its own logistical category. A guide to the Island corporate market, who books here, and what to expect from out-of-province performers.
Real Estate Event Entertainment: Agent Appreciation, Brokerage Awards, and Holiday Parties
Real estate brokerages run their own event calendar: agent appreciation, sales awards, holiday parties, milestone celebrations. A guide to picking entertainment that fits the audience and the brand.
The Difference Between a Mentalist and a Psychic (And Why It Matters at Your Corporate Event)
A mentalist is an entertainer using methods to create the illusion of mind reading. A psychic claims real supernatural ability. The two get conflated all the time, and it matters when you’re booking entertainment for a corporate room. Here’s why.
Saskatchewan Corporate Entertainment: A Saskatoon and Regina Guide
Saskatchewan’s two largest cities run smaller corporate calendars than Alberta, but the audiences are sharper than most performers expect. A guide to booking entertainment in Saskatoon and Regina for events that actually do their job.
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.
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.