Blog: Mind of a Mind Reader
Jeff Newman: Mentalist, Magician, Trickster.
January and February Staff Parties: Why the Off-Season Holiday Party Is a Secret Weapon
The off-season party is often the better party: venues try harder, your date is available, attendance goes up, and the morale boost arrives in the bleak stretch. Consider this your permission slip.
Last-Minute Holiday Party Entertainment: What’s Still Possible in November and December
You’re late, but you’re not too late. What’s realistically gone by November, what’s still wide open (weeknights, Sundays, January), and how to vet an act on a deadline.
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.
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.
Fundraiser Entertainment That Increases Donations (Not Noise)
Looking for fundraiser entertainment ideas? Learn how to engage donors, boost donations, and create a fun, meaningful event without overwhelming noise or distraction.
Small Rooms, Big Impact: Shows for 30–80 Guests
Small room entertainment creates intimate, high-impact experiences. Discover why shows for 30–80 guests are ideal for corporate events, private parties, and fundraisers.
Corporate Entertainment Checklist (2026 Edition)
Planning a corporate event in 2026? Use this checklist to choose the right entertainment, boost engagement, and create memorable experiences that stand out.
How to Price Entertainment in Your Event Budget
Planning an event budget? Learn how to price entertainment effectively, understand entertainment costs, and choose acts that elevate corporate events, fundraisers, and guest engagement.
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Magician? (A Corporate Planner's Guide)
The real booking timelines for corporate events, from December holiday parties to conferences and galas, from a mentalist who works that calendar all year.