- Philadelphia, PA
- Magician
- $700 – $5,000 per event
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Nicholas Gentry — The Intellectual's Illusionist
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Overview
Gentry is a corporate mentalist and keynote speaker based in Philadelphia, booked nationally and internationally by companies, law firms, medical centers and trade show exhibitors.
He taught persuasion at Carnegie Mellon. On stage, the audience's own judgment and decisions become the show. Your people take part, and they look brilliant doing it.
Formats: conference keynotes · trade show booth activation built for qualified leads · executive receptions and after-dinner shows · team building and leadership sessions · Cognitive Analysis, structured thinking for hard decisions · The Gentry Band, live jazz with mind reading between tunes.
Reviews
16 reviews
Lindsay H.
May 4, 2026Second Hire
We hired Gentry for a second time at a customer-facing event, and he once again dazzled the crowd with his skill of illusion. It was a fantastic show that kept the crowd on their feet and entertained from start to finish. His witty personality only added to the tricks and illusions he presented. I would recommend Nicholas Gentry to anyone looking for a new and trending show!
Hired as: Magician
Lindsay H.
December 10, 2025"How did he do that?"
Nicholas Gentry was an outstanding addition to our company holiday party. His mind-reading feats and clever illusions had everyone completely captivated, sparking nonstop laughter and “how did he do that?” moments throughout the night. He was personable, professional, and effortlessly engaged guests of all personalities. We were truly impressed by his performance, and many employees said it was the highlight of the event. Highly recommended for any corporate gathering!
Hired as: Magician
Rachel H.
December 9, 2025Absolutely Awesome!
Gentry was absolutely incredible! An awesome mentalist who kept everyone totally engaged from start to finish. His high-energy performance and amazing storytelling blew our minds and left us stunned. Fun for all ages—kids, parents, and grandparents alike! Truly a show that combines jaw-dropping talent with unforgettable entertainment.
We had a small event at our home with 10 family members. Gentry made the planning extremely efficient and hung around after to answer some of our burning questions about his act. He was really fun and I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for this type of entertainment!
Hired as: Magician
Yan Y.
October 17, 2025Don’t think twice — it’s pure brilliance!
I had the chance to watch Nicholas perform at house of magic on October 4, 2025, and it was truly unforgettable. His mind reading and magic skills were absolutely incredible — everyone in the room was amazed! What makes him stand out is not just his talent but the way he connects with people so naturally. You can really feel his passion and precision in every act. I left the show completely impressed and inspired. If you ever get the chance to see Nicholas perform, don’t think twice — it’s pure brilliance!
Hired as: Magician
Desiree B.
March 16, 2024Engaging
If you're looking for a fun and engaging experience look no further! We hired Gentry for a birthday party and he did not dissapoint! We enjoyed the show from start to finish and his warm and friendly interaction with the guests from start to finish! What a great time!
Hired as: Mentalist, Tarot Reader
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $1,500
Insurance: $2,000,000 - On request, I can provide a certificate of liability coverage from Specialty Insurance Agency.
Unions: International Brotherhood Of Magicians
What to expect
A live mentalism program built around your audience. Gentry reads attention, judgment and decisions as they happen and builds the show from what the room actually does. Formats: walk-around during receptions, a stage show of 30 to 60 minutes, a conference keynote, or a trade show booth program built for qualified leads. Your people take part, and they look brilliant doing it. Light technical needs: a microphone for stage sets.
About
Gentry is a corporate mentalist and keynote speaker based in Philadelphia, booked nationally and internationally by companies, law firms, medical centers and trade show exhibitors.
He taught persuasion at Carnegie Mellon. On stage, the audience's own judgment and decisions become the show. Your people take part, and they look brilliant doing it.
Formats: conference keynotes · trade show booth activation built for qualified leads · executive receptions and after-dinner shows · team building and leadership sessions · Cognitive Analysis, structured thinking for hard decisions · The Gentry Band, live jazz with mind reading between tunes.
Recent rooms: Black Hat USA for Akamai and LayerX · Gartner Security & Risk for Sygnia · ONUG New York for Lightyear · (link hidden) at Caesars Forum · MassMutual of Eastern PA at the Union League of Philadelphia · US Cold Storage at La Quinta Resort · Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn.
Background: taught at Carnegie Mellon, Temple, Duquesne and the University of Pittsburgh. MA in Rhetoric, Carnegie Mellon. TEDx speaker. Peace Corps, Ghana.
One all-inclusive fee. Light technical needs. Audiences from five to several thousand.
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