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The “Ask AI Guy” Writes Story Part #2 (Link to #1 Below if You Missed it)

Special note to all reading this blog post. It is tied in with a story that is the brainchild of the “Ask AI Guy” and his Team of AI as well as the other sites including Blog Coalition (this is link to Part #1), as well as the site you are at right now (Become a Mentalist) and none other than the infamous fave of Northern Manhattan and the Bronx, Bigfoot Zombie.

This is Part #2 of the story. If you missed it, Part #1 is here. The following story was written by the “Ask AI Guy” who by design is half AI and half human. His human side is a former magician, filmmaker and marketer turned 50% of Ask AI Guy, sometimes had Super AI Guy when a caped super hero is needed for the tale (no capes here).

Once Upon a Time was the Desire to “Become a Mentalist“

Ah, to all the aspiring mentalists out there, I see your dreams. Becoming rich and famous in three weeks, then jumping to billionaire status in less than a month? I know it seems like we’re pulling a rabbit out of a hat here, but just stick with me, because AI Marketing may just be the wand you need.

Let’s start with the basics. You’re a mentalist, you can bend spoons with your mind, and even predict which card your Aunt Bertha will pick. Now that’s impressive. But let me introduce you to an AI that can predict something even more powerful: the behaviors of your potential audience.

Imagine a highly intelligent, state-of-the-art, virtual impresario who never sleeps. We’ll call it “Mysterio”. Mysterio is adept at reading not minds but trends, algorithms, and customer behavior patterns. It’s like the ultimate cold reading, but instead of asking, “Does the letter ‘J’ mean anything to you?” Mysterio is asking, “Does 25 to 34-year-old demographic with a love for paranormal activities mean anything to you?”

Mysterio, in its unfathomable wisdom, uses this data to tailor your brand message, ensuring it lands in the right inboxes at the right time. It’s the classic misdirection trick: while you focus on entertaining and astounding your audience, Mysterio is subtly guiding them to your ticket booth.

By now, you must be thinking, “That sounds great, but won’t Mysterio ask for a commission? Surely this amazing assistant will cost a fortune?” You see, that’s the beauty of it. Mysterio doesn’t need a private jet or a five-star hotel room. It won’t take a cut of your ticket sales, either. It’s here to work for you, for a fraction of the price of a traditional marketing campaign.

Now, let’s address that tall order: becoming a billionaire in less than a month. The sad news is, even Mysterio can’t promise that. But here’s what it can do: provide you with the best possible platform to skyrocket your brand and reach the right audience at the right time. That’s a big step towards making those billionaire dreams come true.

With Mysterio’s help, your mind-bending feats of wonder will reach a much wider audience than before. It’s like performing at Madison Square Garden every night, rather than a small town fair. That’s quite a leap, isn’t it?

Mysterio isn’t just about numbers, though. It’s about the right numbers. It’s not just throwing your brand to the winds and seeing where it lands. It’s precision-targeted marketing, finding the people who will love what you do and converting them into loyal fans.

In essence, dear mentalists, while you’re busy captivating audiences with your mind-reading skills and death-defying acts, Mysterio can be pulling the strings behind the scenes, maximizing your visibility, boosting ticket sales, and helping you climb that ladder to wealth and fame.

So, prepare your deck of cards, polish your silverware (ready for bending), and welcome Mysterio into your act. With the power of AI Marketing behind you, the world is your stage. Lights, camera, and with a wave of the wand – AI in action!

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“Ask AI Guy” is Set to “Become a Mentalist”

“Ask AI Guy” Cracks Open a Fortune Cookie!

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives. From virtual assistants to self-driving cars, AI is changing the way we interact with the world around us.

Then add on to that, in parallel and in many ways, America is split in too. Some call it a USA Divided. Whatever name you give it, it is not a good thing, and the rapidness of AI’s deployment is only making the conflict between “one side” and “the other” more pronounced and quick in its spread.

But with such a quick pace of progress on the part of AI, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest developments in the field. Something that is needed if we are all going to come together and make the separation come back together again. And that is where the “Ask AI Guy” comes in.

Askaiguy.com is making rounds with all of the 75 websites of the Blog Coalition, and the “Ask AI Guy” thought it would be fitting to have a conversation with the Become a Mentalist site. The reason being that while AI seems like magic, there are still people who believe in the power of true magic. Thus, the dialogue that takes place between the “Ask AI Guy” and the Become a Mentalist site is an interesting one.

The “Ask AI Guy” goes on to explain that AI is no longer just a buzzword; it has become an essential tool for businesses of all sizes. While it may seem daunting to implement AI into one’s business strategy, there are practical strategies that one can take to make the process more manageable.

The “Ask AI Guy” says that one of the ways to bring people together both in terms of understanding technology in tandem with having insight regarding the “Peace on Earth (and in America)” is all about education. He believes that humanity and technology go hand in hand which is the reason he decided to answer today’s question on his site which is “Should we create more digital education projects?”

As many know, the “Ask AI Guy” is a strong proponent of education, especially when it comes to learning more about AI. And the “Ask AI Guy” firmly believes that for those in the know, AI can even the playing field for those who do not have the budget to hire a team. He feels that those individuals can save a lot of money through the process to “Delegate to AI.”

With the rise of AI-powered automation tools, businesses can automate many of their routine tasks, freeing up their human workforce to focus on more complex tasks. This strategy is particularly useful for small businesses that may not have the budget to hire a team to delegate tasks to.

Another AI strategy that the “Ask AI Guy” discusses is predictive analytics. By leveraging the power of AI, businesses can gain insights into their customers’ behaviors and preferences, enabling them to make more informed decisions about their marketing strategies. For example, AI-powered chatbots can analyze customer interactions and predict which products or services they are most likely to be interested in.

Natural language processing (NLP) is another area where AI is making significant strides. NLP allows machines to understand and interpret human language, enabling businesses to communicate more effectively with their customers. For example, NLP-powered chatbots can understand and respond to customer queries in real-time, providing a seamless customer experience.

The “Ask AI Guy” also touches on the potential of machine learning (ML) algorithms. ML algorithms can learn and adapt over time, enabling businesses to make more accurate predictions and decisions. For example, an e-commerce company could use ML algorithms to predict which products are likely to be popular during the upcoming holiday season, enabling them to stock up on inventory accordingly.

Another area where AI is making significant strides is in the field of image recognition. AI-powered image recognition tools can identify objects and patterns in images, making them invaluable for a wide range of applications. For example, retailers can use AI-powered image recognition to identify which products are selling well and which ones are not.

The “Ask AI Guy” also highlights the potential of deep learning (DL) algorithms. DL algorithms are a subset of ML algorithms that can process vast amounts of data and identify complex patterns. DL algorithms are particularly useful for applications such as facial recognition, speech recognition, and natural language processing.

In addition to these AI strategies, the “Ask AI Guy” also emphasizes the importance of data privacy and security. With the rise of AI-powered automation tools, it is more critical than ever for businesses to protect their customers’ data. Businesses must implement robust data privacy and security measures to prevent data breaches and other security threats.

AI is transforming the way we live and work. While it may seem like magic, there are practical strategies that businesses can take to leverage the power of AI. From predictive analytics to image recognition to natural language processing, AI is opening up new possibilities for businesses of all sizes.

And with the “Ask AI Guy” on hand to answer our questions, even if you do not want to “Become a Mentalist” you can still predict that you will have a wonderful future!

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METHOD HOW to USE AI FOR Taking the Path to BECOME A MENTALIST Because “AI is YOU”

Become a Mentalist by Mining What is Behind Your Mask

The term “AI is YOU” simply means that AI hitting us hard via the ChatGPT emergence, and has impacted lots of lives. It does not matter whether you are following the news about it or not, or maybe even exploring it.

Ultimately, AI will impact all of us in one way or another. It is going to be a part of so many tasks and adventures we embark on. AI is rapidly going to become how to do a variety of different things. This is part of the idea behind AI IS HOW TO on YouTube.com/@aiishowto.

Also if the creative process in conjunction with AI is of interest to you, you might want to consider subscribing to the free and weekly METHOD HOW Report. But this is a mentalism blog so…

Let’s say that you wanted to “Become a Mentalist.” Chances are this could be the case because maybe that you like the idea of performing mentalism effects for an audience and mystifying them.

But for that group of individuals watching your act, you must give them something that entertains and astounds them, or your mentalism career is not going to last very long.

So, what do you do? You do research into how, if you are going to “Become a Mentalist,” what have others done before you that is popular and successful. You can study what they have done.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven to be a useful tool in various fields, and mentalism is no exception. Mentalism is a performance art that involves using psychological techniques to create the illusion of mind-reading, precognition, and other supernatural abilities.

With the help of AI, it is possible to enhance the skills of a mentalist and take their performances to the next level. In this article, we will discuss the method of how to use AI for taking the path to become a mentalist.

  1. Understand the Basics of Mentalism Before incorporating AI into mentalism, it is essential to have a strong foundation in the basics of mentalism. Mentalism involves understanding human behavior, body language, and verbal communication to create illusions of mind-reading and other abilities. A mentalist must be able to read people and predict their behavior, thoughts, and feelings. Once you have a strong foundation in the basics of mentalism, you can use AI to enhance your abilities.
  2. Collect Data The first step in using AI for mentalism is to collect data. A mentalist must collect data on the subjects they will be performing for. This data can include information about their behavior, body language, and verbal communication. The data can be collected through observation, interviews, or surveys.
  3. Choose an AI Tool Once you have collected the data, the next step is to choose an AI tool that can analyze the data. There are several AI tools available that can analyze data and provide insights. Some popular AI tools include IBM Watson, Google Cloud AI, and Microsoft Azure.
  4. Train the AI Tool After choosing an AI tool, the next step is to train the tool to analyze the data. This involves feeding the data into the tool and teaching it how to analyze the data. The AI tool will use machine learning algorithms to learn from the data and improve its analysis over time.
  5. Analyze the Data Once the AI tool has been trained, the next step is to analyze the data. The AI tool can analyze the data and provide insights into the subject’s behavior, thoughts, and feelings. The insights can be used to create a mentalism performance that is tailored to the subject.
  6. Use the Insights to Create a Mentalism Performance The insights provided by the AI tool can be used to create a mentalism performance that is tailored to the subject. For example, if the AI tool reveals that the subject is anxious, the mentalist can use this information to create an illusion that they can read the subject’s mind.
  7. Test the Mentalism Performance Once the mentalism performance has been created, it is essential to test it before performing it in front of an audience. The mentalist can test the performance on a small group of people to see how effective it is.
  8. Refine the Mentalism Performance Based on the feedback received from testing the performance, the mentalist can refine the performance. This involves making changes to the performance to make it more effective.
  9. Perform the Mentalism Performance Once the mentalism performance has been refined, it is time to perform it in front of an audience. The mentalist can use the insights provided by the AI tool to create an engaging performance that will leave the audience amazed.
  10. Continuously Improve Finally, it is essential to continuously improve your skills as a mentalist. This involves using AI to collect data, analyze the data, and create performances that are tailored to the subjects. With the help of AI, a mentalist can continue to improve their skills and create performances that are both engaging and entertaining.

In conclusion, when you take action with the METHOD HOW to USE AI FOR taking the path to BECOME A MENTALIST, using AI in mentalism can be a game-changer for mentalists. By collecting data, analyzing it with an AI tool, and integrating insights to create performances that will blow the minds of your audience!

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In Your Early Days of Becoming a Mentalist or Magician, Avoid Getting Started on the Wrong Road, and Work Toward Being able to Decide for Yourself what “Dos Dos and Don’ts” You Will Listen to

As a Side Hustle or Full Time Business, Being a Mentalist or Magician Could be Right for You

For many these days, making a living with their business is getting harder and harder. These days there are so many things that can go wrong. Also, if you are in a business that you do not enjoy, sometimes the solution can involve picking something new that you feel you could do such as to Become a Mentalist.

A Place to Learn the METHOD HOW to Do Things Like Mentalism from a Business Perspective

As of this writing, the site METHOD HOW is in its very early stages of being a way for “Businesses in Need” getting no cost services to get on their feet again after things like like COVID, inflation and other issues. We bring this up because as of creating this post, the “Method How” website is working on solutions for those who have small businesses, which includes being a performer, since having this kind of career should be looked upon as a small business itself.

Can You Invent Mentalism so You Can Differentiate Yourself from Other Mentalists?

So you want to become a mentalist or maybe even a magician who does mental effects? Or maybe you are even in the process to invent mentalism and magic tricks of your own design to stand out from others?

“Do” and Just Don’t Just “Think”

If this sounds like you, as much as possible you are going to be doing research on how to achieve your goals. But in the end, you do not want to get so very much involved in “thinking” rather than “doing” phase. You need to “Do” as uncomfortable as it might feel.

Take Action Steps

The reading this blog can be a part of your research to become a mentalist, to learn what you need in order to succeed such as promoting yourself doing online video. The great thing about reading and studying is that you can plot out your patch and take action steps as soon as possible.

What is Right for You?

Learning from the mistakes of others can help you so you do not have to face what they got wrong. This means you can be on the watchout of it happening to you. Even things like “Dos and Don’ts” of being a mentalist/magician can be found. But like everything, always be clear on what works for you and what does not. This will mean not wasting your time on something that will not ultimately be right for you to become a mentalist or magician who does mentalism.

What Sucks?

By focusing on what works for you will give you a better chance of becoming a mentalist or magician in a way that does not “suck.”

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As You Likely Have Noticed, there are Lots of Mentalists out there with Video Channels…Does this Mean You Need One?

Helping You Get Gigs?

If you have made the pledge to “Become a Mentalist” by reading this blog and other methods, you probably have thought at one point or another how the mentalists on the web are doing with their channels? Does it matter if they have high or low subscribers. Does any of this translate into in-person gigs or maybe even digital ones?

Do Online Videos Help?”

The answer is likely as it has been with the promotion of one’s career as a mentalist for decades: different results for different mentalists. Some might have an onscreen persona that is off-putting for some audience members. While another mentalist might be scoring big with their videos.

Getting Viewers and Subscribers

One thing is for sure though, is that if someone is seriously thinking about hiring you as a mentalist for their events, then they are going to search your name. If you are on the internet with vids, these will come up in the results. You need then to ask yourself if the videos you are putting online will be of assistance to you or will get in the way of success. Sadly, some mentalists reveal mentalism secrets online because doing so helps get them more viewers. But is this how you want to be perceived?

Is Mentalism Magic?

We could argue the point of whether or not a mentalist is a magician. Obviously, the way some promote themselves is as though they are the real thing. They do not want to be seen as a magician because they do not want people to think they are doing magic tricks. We here at “Become a Mentalist” do lean toward perceiving mentalism being a subset of magic.

Perception

So, you see, the likely answer to whether or not video channels help mentalists, the answer has less to do with numbers of subscribers and whether or not what you are doing is held under the magician’s code of not revealing secrets as well as other questions of perception. Because perception is after all, reality. If you want be people to choose you to be the entertainer for their event, then you would be best served by trying to understand them and what their needs are when it comes to acquiring talent.

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The Goal is to Help to Make Your Mentalism Career Better

Sometimes mentalists (and even magicians) get sad.

I feel for you. I am frequently there too. But to pull myself out of this place, thank goodness I figured out the “Solve Aim Solution.”

The funny and ironic thing is that writing something like this, is a part of my own personal Solve Aim. Everyone’s Solve Aim is different, the structure is the same, but the content is different. Have you figured out yet what your Save Aim is? If you have, awesome. congrats.

But first, there are some things that need saying. In a world of caution and danger, especially now with America being divided along party lines, the war overseas, and finally, the Pandemic and COVID, it seems like in many ways, attaining our dreams is more challenging than ever. And it is.

But now there is Solve Aim that allows you to solve the way for you to finally reach your aim. And I am proud to say there is nothing quite like the Solve Aim System. You no longer have to be commanding, controlling, forceful, accomplished, and influential.

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Become a Mentalist and Make a Difference by Giving Happiness and Hope

The Mentalist and his Cause

I am “The Mentalist,” not to be confused with the television program “The Mentalist,” which ironically, I have not seen, but am grateful to for building visibility and consciousness mentalism as an art form within magic as entertainment. My goal today in conjunction with this tiny spot of communication in the vast domain of the Internet, is to express my feelings regarding the cause which is to “Give the World Hope Regarding Covid.”

Hope is Possible Even Now

Why hope? Because hope is an important tool in the Mental Health Toolbox. Without it we are floating through deep space, living out a tragic inner monologue of distress, depression and anxiety. Obviously, the prior description I made is in regard to a worst-case scenario, but all of us share, regardless of having extreme depression or a milder case of stress, the confusion and pain of not knowing what is next in the Pandemic.

Parents Looking Out for their Kids’ Futures

Our own lives, and those of our children, no matter how much we might want to protect them from the negativity of what is going on now, variant to variant, at the very least they pick up on it in school and with their peers. That is why communication, and I am not talking about psychic communication, is now more important than ever before. It is possible to both let them know the dangers of COVID while also assuring them of the many millions of people who are doing their part by getting vaccinated and boosted.

My Hope for this Post

My hope with this post though, is not to be a downer, but instead to share some of the lightness that continues to exist despite the shadow that is ever looming. Entertainment is terrific for creating hope because as psychic entertainers we can create awe and wonder in others through our, quite frankly, magic tricks. Those of us who are ethical and do this for entertainment purposes only and not to state we are actually speaking to someone from the beyond, is a major distinction.

Become a Mentalist to Make People Happy, Seeing Wonder in the World, a Pathway to Hope

When you make someone experience utter surprise and a sense, they cannot believe their eyes based on the illusionary effect you just performed, can bring to them a happier day with an experience they can share with others wondering out loud to friends they have no idea how it was done. This is a little bit of happiness and surprise, and those two words can go a long way for hope.

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Become a Mentalist with Steps to Create Your Transformation

So, You Want to Become a Mentalist as Your Profession?

For many who have decided that they want to be a mentalist as their career, they discover that not only do you need to be an achiever in the mentalism arts, but just basic survival can pose challenges along the way. New York City has been a launch pad for many for many mentalists, but these days there is an extra layer of difficulty: COVID.

Housing for Mentalists in New York City

And it is more difficult than ever to find a place to live in the Big Apple as seen in a post put up yesterday on the website NYC Housing Lottery. There is affordable housing for artists in Manhattan, New York, but not everyone sees mentalism as an art, even though it is.

Your Transformation

Like many things both in business and life, you need to be aware of the steps to create the result you are seeking. Yes. Steps to create. We are about to give you what you need to know to become a mentalist with steps to create your transformation including Choose, Pledge, Effects, Routines, Storytelling, Practice, Organizations, Invent and Market.

  1. CHOOSE

It is important to CHOOSE the kind of mentalist you aspire to be. There are really two primary lifestyle paths. The first is a mentalist entertainer, someone who might at times might seem to be having real cosmic ability, but this might be implied and not said. But the second path is quite frankly not recommended. This kind of presentation goes with a claim that you are a real psychic or have true powers is to say you are a real mentalist, psychic, medium, fortune teller and so on. This is not encouraged.

  1. PLEDGE

Making a PLEDGE to not reveal the secrets of a mentalist’s art is vital. Especially these days when just about any magic trick, mentalism effect or stage illusion can be discovered with a few keywords and a search engine or online video. Making a pledge is something you can do privately, or if you are a member of an in-person or virtual magic or mentalist society, you will likely have to take the pledge to be admitted to the organization. We will talk a bit about the process to invent mentalism. If you were to do this, would you keep it secret?

  1. EFFECTS

Mentalism EFFECTS will be a vital part of what you do as a mentalist entertainer in front of audiences. To be a mentalist entertainer, you will need to learn both the secret of the effective as well as how to perform them in front of the audience so that they are not aware of how the effect is done. Although there are some mentalists do not want to believe that mentalism is a subcategory of magic as entertainment, but it is. Think about it, the secrets to how mentalism effects are developed is by using principles drawn from magic tricks.

  1. ROUTINES

You need to be able to present ROUTINES if you want to become a professional mentalist. A routine is thought of by some as being the piecing together various mentalism effects to be performed by the mentalist one right after the other, seamlessly so that an audience member is not aware of when one stops, and another begins. One approach is to be doing an “experiment” Routines can last roughly 5 to 10 minutes. Piece the routines together 20 minute or so act, even more is a full-fledged 60-to-90-minute show.

  1. STORYTELLING

STORYTELLING increases the impact of your performance of mentalism effects, enhancing the experience for a spectator. Storytelling is a key component of drawing in and engaging an audience. Why does storytelling work so well as a tool to get the audience more involved when performing? It is because when we can relate emotionally to hearing the sharing of an experience either true or imaginary, we relate to it, and it sets the stage for our enjoyment of a performance. Storytelling with effects, magnifies them.

  1. PRACTICE

Why should you PRACTICE your mentalism effects? The reason is that when you rehearse something, you make both the mechanics of your mentalism effect and its storytelling stronger. smoother your mentalism effect unfolds for those watching, the more likely your audience will value your performance. The reality is that learning something new can be uncomfortable or even painful, but when, as mentalists, we practice, your audience, in their minds, will hold you in higher esteem and perceive you as good at what you do.

  1. ORGANIZATIONS

ORGANIZATIONS and you part in them, when you are working to become a mentalist, actually speeds up your process. Being around like-minded individuals provide you with friendships, mentoring and more. There are some organizations for mentalists, but many more for magicians. Due to the pandemic, many groups are meeting virtually, so if you live in an area that likely does not have a magic or mentalism club, meeting online makes your participation possible. And even for mentalists, bonding with magicians can be helpful too.

  1. INVENT

When you INVENT mentalism, some of the common effects that you can put together will involve such things as Predictions, Mind Reading, Power Over Objects (Spoon bending, making something float in the air, etc.) and much more. This is where having the knowledge that full-fledged conjurers have, will allow you to have at your fingertips the principles and tools of the magic arts. These elements will make it possible for you to start out inventing simple but powerful effects. You can do it. You can invent mentalism.

  1. MARKET

You must MARKET yourself once you become a mentalist in order to let others know you are available to entertain at their events. But promoting oneself is much more than having a website. It is a tool that must be used in a strategic manner, identifying possible weak spots in your approach, making success more likely. Who are you trying to reach? Where can you find them? How will you get them to commit to hiring you? These are by no means easy questions to answer. But once you do so, you make it much more likely you will succeed.

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WizNYC, A.K.A. “The Wizard of New York City,” talks with B.A.M. for a Brief yet Exclusive Interview and Ultimately Answers the Question: “Are Coincidences really Coincidences?”

B.A.M.

Hello WizNYC. Thanks for joining us.

WizNYC

My pleasure.

B.A.M.

We wanted to talk with you today, with the hope that maybe you could give your input into the question “Are coincidences really a coincident?”

WizNYC

Great question. My response is twofold. First answer is “No.” Second answer “Yes.” The first answer was “No” because I do not believe there is such a thing as “A coincidence that is not a a coincidence.” But by the same token, I also answered “Yes.” This is due to the fact that some people do believe in “coincidences not being coincidences.” This means that if you meet someone like that, they might think meeting you is not a coincidence. And because they believe that meeting you is not a coincidence, from their point of view, it might as well be true because they believe it. Even more so if 50 people then showed up all believing coincidences are not coincidences. That makes the dominate point of view be different than yours. Hence, for as long as you are in the room with those 51 people, their outlook wins.

B.A.M.

Thanks for clearing that up, WizNYC.

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Become a Mentalist Professionally so You Can Stop Telling Fortunes for a Living

Editor of “Houdini Day” Website has a Message for Mentalists Posing as Fortune Tellers

Hi. I am the founder and editor of “Houdini Day” which is a website that is dedicated to celebrating Harry Houdini. Today in a way, one could say, that I am here on behalf of Houdini. Why do I say this? It is because I am dedicated to carry on missions that Houdini had while alive. One of these missions is that he wanted to stop those who claim to have ESP and tell fortunes plus other stuff like that. I am here at “Become a Mentalist” because it has come to my attention that mentalism entertainers, desperate to make a living, act as though they have real psychic powers and really are just mentalists and magicians doing tricks. We understand that you need to keep a roof over your head and food to eat, but when you do this it is something that Houdini would not be happy with. All right. I have said my piece. I return you to your regularly scheduled blog post.

For those of You Who Do Not Know What a Mentalist is

Both the article at USA Make a Difference, Houdini Day and the one at Harry Potter Fan Club NYC have had in common the theme of magicians and finding out what you are passionate about. So next we bring you a blog that looks at another kind of magician known as a “mentalist.” What is a “mentalist?” Well one of the things it is not is fortune tellers, psychics claiming to be in touch with your relatives who have passed or people who make money reading your tarot cards or reading tea leaves.

Mentalists and Magicians are Better at Doing “Mystical” Things than So Called Mediums

Mentalists are entertainers first and foremost and do not make a living saying they are true mystics. Instead, mentalists merely give the illusion of appearing to be able to read your mind and predicting things that will happen in the future. They will never say they have cosmic powers yet can-do things that as far as mystifying goes, far outdo what psychics who claim to have special powers are capable of.

A Warm Welcome Please for Internet Mentalist

Hi, I am Internet Mentalist, and I will be your blogger for today. Let us start with looking at the fact that the days of televised shows about winning talent contests, mentalists have found that a way to become better known is to do magic of the mind on such shows. But make no mistake. Becoming a professional magician is tough, but to become a mentalist and making a living doing it is even harder. If you have given though to becoming a psychic entertainer or are just interested in the passion of mentalists, so we welcome you to “Become a Mentalist.”

Sorry We Do Not Update Often

We have been receiving feedback from those who enjoy reading posts on becomeamentalist.com and the number 1 thing they tell is that they feel we do not update this site nearly enough and we must agree with you. We send our apologies, though we know that is a copout on our part. Rather than give you a laundry list of excuses let us instead focus on the positive.

Readers Want More Information on Becoming a Professional Mentalist

Today we have for you something that has been requested a few times, which is rather than have posts on this site focus on the goal to “Become a Mentalist” from a performance point of view, why not instead put under a spotlight the realities of what it takes in terms of business to “Become a Mentalist” and make it your full-time job.

The Difficulties of Spelling Out the Business Aspects of What it Takes to Become a Mentalist

That is a great idea from a conceptual point of view but is a bit difficult to nail a post because things change all the time in the entertainment business and what works today may not work tomorrow. But that said we owe it to all of you to take a stab at it. First up though this answer is only from my point of view and someone else might have a completely different take regarding what it requires to “Become a Mentalist” in term the business aspects.

As the Saying Goes

Also, I am not going to be pink cloud nicey-nice but instead I am going to lay it out as the raw truth as I understand it. My warning is that some of you are going to become discouraged reading what is to come, and I am sorry for that. But it does not ultimately help anyone to think that it is easy to do and does take luck or as the saying goes “You have to be at the right place at the right time.”

Vegas is a Destination for Magicians and Mentalists

All right, I want to start by saying that one of the most difficult fields to succeed in from the perspective of making it your full-time job is being a magician. But an even bumpier road is to become a mentalist. The first place to investigate if you are trying to make a living as a conjurer is in Vegas. Vegas was always a difficult stop in magic superstardom but is even more challenging because of COVID-19’s decimation of jobs due to the decline of tourism.

The Challenges of Making a Living as a Mentalist

Barring that, there is always the birthday party circuit and sometimes if you are lucky, corporate events as a magician/mc. But to become a mentalist professionally is even more difficult. To start with, due to the fact it is considered a practice that is for grownups only, it makes kid birthday party shows something off the table. And of course, the pink elephant in the room is that we have not mentioned yet, is that realistically to succeed it is helpful to win of those talent show type things were different kinds of performers compete until there is just one person left.

Great to Be a Winner but No Guarantee that it Will Launch Your Career

If you are the one person left at the talent show and you won because of performing mentalism, the national and international momentary fame could help you in terms of launching in Vegas. But guess what, winning one of those shows is a long shot. And unfortunately, even if you do win one, that does not guarantee anything.

It is All on You These Days

But guess what. If you did win one of those talent shows, it does not mean that you go to producers in Vegas telling them that you want them to put a show together for you. No. It does not work that way. The Vegas of today is quite different than the Vegas of yesterday. Even if there had not been a pandemic and tourists were going to Vegas in droves. Guess what. You need to rent the venue. You need to get your show financed. You are even in charge of generating the publicity.

You Could Lose Everything

And if no one likes your act, you could lose everything and have investors to deal with who are wondering where the return on their money is. As you can see even if you win a big national talent contest. And even if you can book avenue and get sponsors. You still are not guaranteed anything and can lose everything.

It is Worth a Try

But if you have not been able to make it in Vegas, or have not won a national talent competition, what can you do to succeed in making mentalism your profession? You have two choices really. You can try to get bookings in the world of corporate events, booking college performances is not what it used to be, but you could try that.

Act Two

Or the second choice you have is to do what most do which is bring in the bucks as an attorney or doctor and make mentalism your hobby. If you make through med or law school, which is challenging, you could focus on saving money and at a certain point break free from one of those professions and do mentalism as your “Act Two.” This would mean that you would have a safety net to put into motion one of the paths we have spoken about. But of course, do not forget that we live in a world of ageism, so do not wait too long to start your “Act Two.”