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Mentalist for Hire NYC
Daniel Nicholas
New York's Most-Booked Corporate Mentalist
Corporate Mentalist for Hire - New York City and Nationwide
New York's most-booked corporate mentalist. 90+ five-star reviews. Google, Goldman Sachs, BMW, and hundreds more. Available for corporate events, galas, and private parties nationwide.
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Daniel Nicholas has been the go-to mentalist for hire in New York for over 15 years. Every show is built around your event, your guests, and the specific impression you're trying to make.
Corporate galas, cocktail receptions, trade show floors, private celebrations. If there's a room full of people you want to genuinely amaze, Daniel is the call to make.
Daniel shows up with questions, not a script. He knows your guests, your vibe, your objectives before he steps into the room.
Two people at a private dinner or two thousand at a convention hall. Close-up during cocktail hour, a full feature show after dinner, or both.
Google, Goldman Sachs, Meta, Chase, BMW, Mastercard, and dozens more. These companies rebook because it works.
Responsive, professional, no headaches. Shows up early, doesn't require managing. The reviews mention how smooth the whole experience was.
Based in the New York metro area, performs throughout the tri-state regularly. Also travels nationally and internationally.
What guests experience becomes a shared memory they bond over after he leaves. It's conversation your guests are still having at the next event.
If you've never hired a mentalist before, here's what the process actually looks like. No pressure, no hidden steps.
Fill out the availability form with your event date and a quick description. You'll hear back same day — a real response, not an automated acknowledgment.
A quick call to understand your event and guests. You'll get a clear recommendation on format and a quote. No pressure.
Sign the agreement and put down a deposit. Show day, he arrives early, needs minimal setup, and handles the rest.
Weddings, milestone birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, anniversaries. Daniel brings the kind of entertainment your guests didn't see coming, and won't stop talking about.
Right in their hands. Inches away. No stage, no distance. The most intimate form of magic, perfect for cocktail hours, VIP receptions, and networking events where connection matters.
A full one-man production: mind-reading, grand illusions, and audience participation on a scale that fills any room. From 50 to 5,000. Every show is built for the moment.
Custom-built for your brand, your guests, and the exact impression you want to make. Daniel reads the room, works the crowd, and leaves people talking long after the event ends.
90+ five-star reviews. Thousands of shows. Watch for yourself.
From the Stage · Live Performances · Real Events
From Fortune 500 boardrooms to private celebrations. Here's what they said after.
“Daniel performed at our corporate event and left everyone completely speechless. He has an uncanny ability to read the room and make every single person feel like part of the show.”
“I've hired a lot of entertainers over the years. Daniel is in a completely different class. He brought something to our evening that we didn't even know was possible. Absolutely unforgettable.”
“From start to finish, Daniel exceeded every expectation. He personalized the entire experience and kept a room full of executives completely captivated. We'll absolutely be booking again.”
“Daniel is the real deal. He performed at our holiday party and completely blew everyone away, including our most skeptical executives. The reactions were priceless.”
“We've used Daniel twice now and he never disappoints. His ability to connect with each guest individually while entertaining the whole room is unlike anything we've seen.”
“Outstanding performance from start to finish. Daniel made our gala feel truly special. Our guests couldn't stop talking about him the entire evening.”
How much does it cost to hire a mentalist for a corporate event in NYC?
Rates vary based on format, duration, and event size. A strolling cocktail set for a small dinner is priced differently than a full stage show headlining a 500-person gala. Contact Daniel for a custom quote based on your event details.
How far in advance do I need to book?
For peak dates like holiday parties, end-of-year galas, and spring conference season, 2-4 months in advance is the smart move. Off-peak dates are often available with less lead time. Don't wait until six weeks out to find out the date is gone.
What's the difference between a mentalist and a magician?
A magician works with objects — cards, coins, props. A mentalist works with people's minds.
The experience is more psychological, more intimate, and often more unsettling in the best possible way. Think: reading a stranger's thoughts, predicting a decision before it's made, revealing a detail no one could possibly know.
It hits differently because it feels like it's happening to the person, not just in front of them.
Can Daniel customize the performance for our company or event?
Yes, and this is a big part of why clients rebook. Daniel doesn't run the same set at every show.
He talks with you before the event, learns about your guests, your industry, any inside references that would land, and builds the experience around your occasion. He's done branded reveals, used company product names in predictions, and worked client-specific storylines into the performance.
What types of events are mentalists good for?
Mentalists are especially effective at cocktail hours, corporate galas and award dinners, trade show floors, private parties, and conferences. If you're not sure which format fits, Daniel can help you figure it out on a quick call. There's usually an obvious answer once you describe the room.
Does Daniel perform outside New York City?
Absolutely. Daniel is based in the NYC metro area but performs nationally and internationally.
He works events throughout New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, Westchester, and the Hamptons regularly. Out of market, he's done events in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and internationally.
Travel accommodations are factored into quotes for bookings outside the metro area.
What does the booking process look like?
Fill out the availability form or call 516.366.1010 to check your date. Erica will follow up, learn about your event, and put together a quote.
Once you're ready, a contract and deposit lock the date. Daniel handles the prep, including a pre-event call to finalize everything.
Show day, he arrives early and takes it from there.
Checking availability takes two minutes. You'll hear back the same day. If the date works, one quick call is all it takes to get your event on the calendar and start building the experience.
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