Blog: Mind of a Mind Reader
Jeff Newman: Mentalist, Magician, Trickster.
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.
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.
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.
Corporate Gala Entertainment: How to Book Past the Cocktail Hour
A gala is not a holiday party. The audience is dressed up, the program is formal, and the entertainment has to match. A planner’s guide to booking acts that fit a gala’s pace, audience, and stakes.
How to Spot a Pro from an Amateur Before You Hire Event Entertainment
Every planner has at least one entertainment horror story. The frustrating part is most of them were avoidable. A practical checklist of the signals that separate professional event entertainers from amateurs, before you sign anything.
Corporate Award Ceremony Entertainment: What to Book Between the Trophies
Corporate awards events are tricky to entertain. The trophies are the point of the night, and the entertainment has to work around them. Here's how to pick a performer who complements the recognition moments instead of competing with them.
Vancouver and BC Corporate Events: Hiring Entertainment From Out of Province
Most Vancouver planners default to hiring local entertainment, and most of the time, that's the right call. But not always. When does it actually make sense to bring a performer in from out of province, and what should the quote look like?
Mentalist vs. Comedian: Which One Fits Your Corporate Event?
Mentalist or comedian for your corporate event? Both can crush. Both can fall flat. The difference is what you want people quoting in the elevator the next morning. A side-by-side look at where each format wins, and how to choose.