MENTALIST & MAGICIAN for Unique Events in NYC, NJ & Nationwide
Architect of The Mind
The Entertainment Blueprint for Building Unforgettable Events
“This was UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING.”
— Steven Lang, Owner & CEO, dancker
Mentalist for corporate events, team building, galas and private parties.
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“Fred did an AMAZING show for us at Johnson & Johnson.”
— Jocelin Schultz, Senior Marketing Manager, J&J; Skillman, NJ
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“You are truly AMAZING! Thank you for making our event MEMORABLE.”
— Nicoelle Jolly, HR Director, Exeltis; Florham Park, NJ
WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING?
Elevate your next corporate event, team building session, company holiday party or exclusive private party into an unforgettable experience designed to build lasting memories with customized, engaging and interactive mentalism & magic that will BLOW YOUR MIND!
Based in New Jersey, former NYC architect Fred Berthelot, “Architect of The Mind,” is a speaker and award-winning Mentalist & Magician in NJ, and performs as a mentalist in NYC, New Jersey & Nationwide. He is rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 127 five-star reviews. Spark conversation, bond teams, build lasting memories, and elevate and energize your event with magic and mind-reading that is:
- Customized: Crafted to align with your event’s goals to celebrate your brand, product, or person of honor.
- Tailored: Whether it’s a pharmaceutical, finance, tech, food or other sector, or a high-end private event, Fred’s performance is themed to resonate with industry-specific challenges and interests, or theme of your event.
- Interactive: Engage guests with interactive demonstrations that ensure active involvement and rapt attention.
- Designed: Honed through thousands of performances and 25+ years’ experience as a professional architect, Fred’s performances are designed with corporate audiences in mind.
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“Fred BLEW EVERYONE AWAY at our sales meeting!”
— Santino Certo, VP Marketing, Arla Foods; Basking Ridge, NJ
Unique & Creative Corporate Entertainment Idea
Corporate Entertainment Designed to Engage, Connect, Inspire
Elevate your corporate event with Fred’s unique blend of interactive mentalism and magic, designed to engage, inspire, and leave a lasting impression. From national conferences to corporate retreats, Fred provides a sophisticated corporate event entertainment solution that:
- Celebrates Teams: Your employees, reps and clients are the real stars of the show.
- Enhances Corporate Image: Elevate your company's profile with high-end entertainment that celebrates your brand.
- Annihilates Boredom: No awkward moments of social anxiety or people checking their phones!
“Our employees were FASCINATED!”
- Nathalie Richard, Associate Director of HR, Colliers; Madison, CT
Elevated Corporate Entertainment for:
- Trade Shows
- Product Launches
- Client Appreciation
- Employee Rewards
- Holiday Parties
- Town Halls
- Galas & Fundraisers
- Conferences
- Sales Meetings
- Kickoffs
- Executive Retreats
- Corporate Parties
- Offsites
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“You told me I would have nothing to worry about and you were absolutely right. This was AMAZING!”
— Aidan O’Connor, Chief Commercial Officer, Rock Springs Capital
Trusted by companies like:
ANI Pharmaceuticals · Arla Foods · Ascendion · Bell Works · CLA Connect · Colliers International · Daiichi Sankyo · dancker · Epsilon · Epstein Becker Green · Exeltis · Heller Industrial Park · Inspired by Somerset · Johnson & Johnson · Kelley Drye · Lowenstein Sandler LLP · MJH Life Sciences · Mondelez International · MSI International · MyCIL · Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough · Nextrove · Novartis · Nut Tree Capital · Progressive Hydraulics · Roche · SHI International · Sovos Brands · Campbell’s · Unilever · Steelcase · Pfizer · Xiromed
…and many more.
Where Fred Has Performed:
From New Jersey and New York City to destinations across the country, here are some of the venues where Fred Berthelot has been hired as a corporate mentalist:
- The Madison Hotel (Morristown, NJ): Arla Foods' Sales & Marketing Meeting, and Daiichi Sankyo's compliance event and holiday party.
- Roche (Branchburg, NJ): Leadership events for multiple Roche teams.
- Mondelez International (East Hanover, NJ): Leadership event.
- The Highlawn (West Orange, NJ): Lowenstein Sandler's holiday party in the Skyline Ballroom.
- Hyatt Regency (Princeton, NJ): Company dinner for Nextrove and Pfizer.
- Bell Works (Holmdel, NJ): The Zucker Family Foundation Gala in the atrium.
- Princeton University (Princeton, NJ): Event for the Department of Molecular Biology.
- Cornell Tech (Roosevelt Island, NYC): The Samvid Scholars annual conference, for students from Harvard, Yale, MIT, and Stanford.
- Stout Grand Central (Midtown, NYC): Nelson Mullins' holiday party.
- Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT): Colliers' holiday party in the ballroom.
- Grand Bohemian Hotel (Charleston, SC): Campbell's and Sovos Brands' team merger event.
See the full list of venues in New Jersey and New York City.
“The group had a BLAST!”
— Ashley Ravese, BCD Meetings & Events
BEST TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY IN NYC & NJ
TEAM-BUILDING MAGICIAN
Activate your team building sessions with Fred’s interactive mentalism. Whether you’re looking for a magician in New Jersey, or the perfect alternative to clichéd activities like escape rooms & painting classes, Fred’s award-winning interactive and engaging program celebrates team dynamics through mind-blowing experiences of telepathy, psychological games, thought control, and synchronicity.
Your people will walk away:
- Bonded through shared amazement
- Inspired to think creatively
- Energized by the impossible
- Empowered by collective achievement
- Connected to the brand
Inspire and Bond your Team:
PLAN TEAM BUILDING
“Fred AMAZED everyone he came in contact with. It was so great to have him at our Holiday Party.”
— Sarah Fox, Guest Services Specialist, dancker; Somerville, NJ
Interactive Presentations Ideal For:
TEAM BUILDING
Celebrate your people, your team and your brand. Foster bonding with collaboration, communication, and an unforgettable shared experience.
CONFERENCES & SEMINARS
Ensure that attendees remain captivated well beyond standard keynotes. Close your conference with a mind-blowing BANG!
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION
Celebrate employees' talents while boosting morale through mind-bending wonder. Interactive entertainment leaves individuals feeling appreciated and valued.
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
Deepen client relationships through an unforgettable shared experience of Fred's mystifying mental magic and mentalism that celebrates your client’s brand.
MEETINGS
Intellectually engage attendees and energize meetings with innovative entertainment. Ideal icebreaker before a meeting or wrap up the day.
HOLIDAY PARTIES
Bring your company together in joyful amazement with engaging and interactive entertainment. This might be the highlight of the year!
“From cocktail hour through his main performance, he had our entire team completely engaged. People are still talking about it days later!”
— Bevin Winter, Marketing Manager, Winter Scale & Equipment; Fairfield, NJ
ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS
Interactive Show:
Join Fred for an immersive experience where the audience’s thoughts serve as the blueprint to create a magical experience. Thoughts are read, lies are detected, actions are influenced, and the audience’s perception of space and time is put into question — all in good fun!
The ending will celebrate your team, brand, or guest of honor in a way that will leave everyone mystified by the power of teamwork, communication, and synchronicity!
This award-winning mentalism show is ideal for large and small gatherings and corporate events, and is:
- Engaging: Audience members stay engaged and actively participate. The show is about THEM!
- Scalable: Suitable for large corporate events, small meetings, and private functions alike.
- Customizable: The content and message can be tailored to suit the theme and goals of your event.
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Blueprint of The Mind
“VERY INTERACTIVE — your guests will love being part of the show.”
— Patricia Kartelias, Manager, Executive Administration; Woodbridge, NJ
VIP MIND MINGLING:
Strolling Magic & Mentalism
(a Very Interactive Performance)
Perfect for cocktail hour entertainment, more intimate settings or as a precursor to get the audience energized for the main event, Fred's close-up magic and walk-around mentalism — a Very Interactive Performance — engages guests on a personal level as he roams through the crowd.
These intimate interactions create moments of wonder and awe, ignite conversation, elicit screams and laughter, and connect people in unforgettable shared amazement.
Fred’s VIP Entertainment strolling magic and walk-around mentalism features:
- Personal Interaction: Fred engages with guests individually, creating personal magical moments.
- Flexible Format: Perfect for receptions, dinners, or as an icebreaker activity.
- Enhanced Atmosphere: Adds a unique element that elevates the overall event experience.
- Branded Magic: Seamlessly blend your company identity or guest of honor into the magic.
Book Strolling Magic & Mentalism:
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“The big company reveal was super COOL!
Thanks for a FABULOUS show.”
— Fiona Hunter, Senior Project Manager, BCD Meetings & Events; Basking Ridge, NJ
Common Questions
Mentalist & Magician FAQ
What is a mentalist?
A mentalist is a live entertainer who creates the experience of mind reading, prediction, influence, and impossible intuition. The performance often feels personal because it is built around audience participation and real-time interaction. Rather than presenting tricks from a distance, a mentalist brings the room into the experience.
Is mentalism appropriate for corporate events?
Yes. Mentalism works especially well for corporate events because it is interactive, polished, and easy to tailor to the room. It creates genuine engagement without putting people on the spot in an uncomfortable way. Fred’s programs are designed for professional audiences and can be customized to reflect your company, your event goals, and the tone of the occasion.
What types of events do you perform at?
Fred performs at corporate conferences, annual meetings, sales kickoffs, leadership retreats, team-building events, holiday parties, employee appreciation events, client dinners, networking receptions, galas, trade shows, and private milestone celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries.
Do you perform at private parties?
Yes. Fred performs at private parties across New Jersey, New York City and the tri-state area, from milestone birthdays and anniversaries to intimate gatherings at home. Strolling mentalism moves through your guests during cocktails and dinner, and a featured show brings everyone together for one shared experience. To start, tell Fred about your party through the contact form.
What is the difference between strolling mentalism and a stage show?
Strolling mentalism takes place during cocktail hours, receptions, dinners, and networking time. Fred moves through the room, engaging small groups with interactive moments that break the ice and spark conversation. A stage show is a featured experience for the full audience. It usually runs 30 to 60 minutes and includes audience participation, humor, and a strong group finale. Many clients book both to create a full event arc.
Do you travel?
Yes. Fred is based in Denville, New Jersey and performs throughout New Jersey, New York City, the tri-state area, and nationwide. He also travels internationally for select events.
Do you perform in French?
Yes. Fred is a native French speaker and can perform in both English and French.
How do I get started?
The best way is to get in touch through the contact form on the website. Alternatively you can email info@fredberthelot.com, or call (646) 752-7512. Share whatever you know about the event, and Fred will take it from there.
Tell us about your event.
Give us as much information as you know about your event and we’ll be in touch to see how we can design a custom experience for your celebration:
Alternatively, you can email Fred, text him at (646) 752-7512 or book a Zoom call.