What a Corporate Mentalist Brings to the Room
A mentalist appears to read minds, predict decisions and influence choices, using psychology, observation and suggestion alongside the sleight of hand of a magician. Santiago's performances are built around the people in the room: their thoughts, their choices, their memories.
That is why mentalism suits a corporate audience. There is nothing childish about it and nothing to suspend disbelief over. A room of sharp, skeptical professionals is invited to work out how it was done, and the conversation carries on long after the performance ends.
Santiago has performed for twenty-five years, is a member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and teaches at the McBride Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas. He performs throughout Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz County and the Monterey Peninsula.
How the Mentalism Is Presented
Walk-Around
For receptions and networking hours. Santiago performs for small groups as they mingle, so colleagues from different teams end up sharing the same impossible moment.
Tableside
For seated dinners. Santiago visits each table between courses, keeping it personal and close without stopping the meal.
Featured Set
A 20 to 30 minute performance the whole room watches together, built around volunteers from your own group.
Santiago brings everything the performance needs. No stage, no sound system and no setup, so it fits a private dining room as easily as a ballroom.
Mentalism in an Intimate Room
“A Truly Enchanting Experience. We had the pleasure of welcoming Santiago to our corporate gala, and what unfolded was nothing short of extraordinary. With a calm presence and quiet confidence, he guided us through an experience that felt both deeply personal and universally captivating. This wasn't just a few card tricks, it was psychological entertainment at its finest. He effortlessly blended humor, audience interaction, and jaw-dropping moments that had even our most analytical colleagues questioning reality. It sparked conversation for hours afterward. What really stood out was his professionalism and ability to adapt to our business environment. He was polished, respectful, and knew exactly how to engage a diverse corporate audience without ever crossing a line.”
“The setting was very intimate, a small dining room at the Shadow Brook in Capitola, CA. He made every one of us feel like we were seeing something just for us.”
Where Santiago Performs
Travel is included throughout Santa Cruz County, the Monterey Peninsula and Silicon Valley.
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Capitola, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Fremont, Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach
Planning farther afield, in the East Bay or up the Peninsula? Santiago performs there too, with travel quoted along with the show.
Questions People Ask
What does a corporate mentalist do?
A mentalist appears to read minds, predict choices and influence decisions. At a company event, Santiago performs that for your guests up close, at tables or in a featured set, using people from your own group.
How is a mentalist different from a magician?
A magician makes objects appear, vanish and change. A mentalist works with the mind: thoughts, decisions, memories and predictions. Santiago blends both, with the focus on mentalism.
Will guests be put on the spot?
Taking part is always by invitation, and Santiago keeps it respectful. The goal is for everyone, volunteers included, to enjoy it and talk about it afterward.
Do we need a stage or sound system?
No. Santiago brings everything the performance needs. No stage, no sound system and no setup, so it works in an office, a restaurant private room or a ballroom.
How do we get pricing?
Send a few details through the form below or call (831) 239-9862. Santiago builds each quote around the event, and he replies within 24 hours.
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Book a Corporate Mentalist
Tell Santiago about your event. A few details are plenty; he will help you work out the rest.