Banachek

Described as the "Cream of the Crop" when it comes to entertainers, Banachek is the world's leading Mentalist.  His talents are so incredible that he is the only mentalist ever to fool scientists into believing he possessed 'Psychic powers' but to later reveal he was fooling them. (See Alpha Project for more information.)

Performers around the world such as the colorful Penn & Teller, "The Amazing" James Randi and television's unique street magician David Blaine seek his performing expertise. Companies and theatres seek him for his outstanding performing abilities. An attribute to his expert performing abilities, Banachek received the ‘Entertainer of the Year’ award from the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (A.P.C.A.) in 1998 and 1999 and the ‘Campus Novelty Act of the Year’ in 2000. He has also received the coveted Psychic Entertainer's Creativity Award for his outstanding contributions and inventions in the world of Mentalism.

Banachek has appeared on most major TV shows including The Today Show and CNN Live. He has had full-page newspaper and magazine articles in everything from Psychology Today to The National Enquirer. With two Japanese and two British specials under his belt, Banachek is considered by most in the business to be the number one thought reader in the world.

How It Works

Below is a list of the types of shows that Banachek can perform for your special event.

Show Type: The Intimate Show (Up to 100 people)
Duration: 25, 30 or 45 minute shows
Requirements: Good for private house parties, board room demonstrations, restaurant room rentals, hospitality suites, small social gatherings.

Technical Rider: No stage is needed. Client to supply a small sound system with a microphone, adequate lighting for the performance area, and a minimum performance space of 8’ x 8’.
 

Show Type: Stage Show 1 (More than 50 people)
Duration: 45minutes to 1 hour or 1 hour 30 minutes
Requirements: Good for corporate dinners, golf outings, country clubs, fund raisers, college shows, & comedy clubs.

Technical Rider: Client to supply an 8’ x 8’ riser with steps (larger if possible), a sound system with (at least) a 4-channel mixer and two microphones, and adequate stage lighting. The stage is to be used exclusively for the performance and cannot be shared with musicians or have a podium on it unless discussed with performer ahead of time. The location of the lights and sound system are to be decided by performer. No one is to be on the sides of the stage or back stage.
 

Show Type: Stage Show 2 ‘The Screen and Camera Show’

(More than 200 people)
Duration: Up to 1 hour 30 minutes
Requirements: Good for big corporate functions, product launches, award dinners, ballroom rentals, theaters, comedy clubs & colleges.

Technical Rider : Client to supply an 8’ x 8’ riser with steps (larger if possible), a sound system with (at least) a 4-channel mixer and two microphones, adequate stage lighting, a black pipe and drape backdrop the length of the stage, a minimum of one  7’ x 10’ projection screen with black side drapes, and a projector. Client will also need to supply one video camera and technicians to run the equipment. Technicians to include a minimum of one sound-man, two light men, one camera man and one to run the projector. The location of the stage location, lights, and sound system are to be decided by performer.
 

Show Type: Trade Show
Duration: During exhibit hours
Requirements: An excellent choice for trade shows, Banachek creates product awareness and overwhelming booth traffic with a custom script.

Technical Rider: Area facing trade show traffic. Unless other arrangements are made, Banachek will provide his own sound system, a pre-approved script and a trade-show stand.

Show Type: Street Walking (Strolling Mentalism)
Duration: Price is per hour (maximum 3 hours)
Requirements: Good for large functions, but not if it is very noisy or if there is a very loud band in a small room. Technical Rider: Nothing needed!