Blog: Mind of a Mind Reader
Jeff Newman: Mentalist, Magician, Trickster.
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.
The Psychology of Audience Participation: Why People Love (and Fear) Being Picked
Why do people freeze when a performer points at them, but light up afterward? A working mentalist’s take on the psychology of being picked from a corporate audience, and what it means for which acts to book.
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.
Trade Show Entertainment: How to Pull a Crowd to Your Booth
A trade show floor is the noisiest room your marketing team will ever pay to be in. Here's how to use booth entertainment as a real lead-gen tool: stop people in the aisle, hold them for 60 seconds, and hand them to your reps.
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.
Edmonton Corporate Entertainment: A Booker’s Guide for 2026
Edmonton has its own corporate entertainment market, and most planners treat it like a smaller version of Calgary. It's not. A booker's guide to venues, lead times, audiences, and what works in Edmonton's corporate rooms in 2026.
Banff and Mountain Retreat Entertainment: What Makes the Mountain Crowd Different
A corporate retreat in Banff isn't a corporate event with mountains in the background. It's its own thing, with its own audience and its own logistics. Here's what makes the mountain crowd different, and how to book a show that fits the room.
Sales Kickoff Entertainment: Setting the Right Tone for the Year Ahead
Sales kickoffs are high-leverage events, but the entertainment is usually the last thing anyone plans. Here's how to pick a performer who fits a fired-up sales crowd, ties to your message, and gets quoted back in Q3.