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.

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.

A magician typically works with physical illusions. A mentalist works with thoughts, choices, perception, and audience interaction. In Fred’s case, the experience is less about props and more about people. Guests are not simply watching something happen. They are part of it. That is one reason mentalism tends to land so well in corporate settings.

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.

Fred spent more than 25 years as a professional architect at Robert A.M. Stern Architects in New York City before becoming a full-time performer. That background shapes how he designs an event experience: with structure, intention, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of professional audiences. He does not simply perform at people. He builds a shared experience with them.

Fred works most often with companies in pharmaceutical and life sciences, technology, finance, professional services, law, healthcare, food and consumer brands, and architecture and design.

Yes. This is one of Fred’s strongest sectors. He has performed for leadership meetings, sales meetings, conferences, and team events for pharmaceutical companies including Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Daiichi Sankyo, Exeltis, Embecta, and others.

Absolutely. Customization is central to how Fred works. Each performance is tailored to the audience, event format, and goals of the client. That can include your company’s brand, messaging, team milestones, internal themes, or the overall purpose of the event. The result feels designed for your room, not dropped in from somewhere else.

Yes. Fred’s programs are especially effective for team building because they create a shared experience in the room. People laugh, participate, react together, and leave with something they actually talk about afterward. It is team building without feeling forced.

Yes. These are all strong settings for Fred’s work. The format can be adapted depending on the event. Some clients book a featured stage performance. Others combine cocktail-hour mingling with a larger group experience later in the program.

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.

Yes. In fact, that is one of the best settings for strolling mentalism. It helps turn a roomful of separate conversations into a more connected atmosphere. It is ideal for receptions, hospitality events, networking functions, and dinners.

Strolling mentalism is usually 60 to 90 minutes or more, depending on the event.

Stage performances typically run 30 to 60 minutes. Fred works with you to recommend the format and timing that best fits your agenda.

For strolling mentalism, no special setup is needed. Fred works directly with your guests wherever they are.

For a stage show, the setup is simple: a clear performance area, a wireless microphone, and good audience sightlines. For larger groups, an elevated stage is helpful. Fred will guide you on what makes sense based on your audience size and room layout.

Fred performs for intimate groups of 15 to 20 people, as well as audiences of 300 or more. The format is adjusted to fit the room, the event, and the type of experience you want to create.

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.

Yes. Fred is a native French speaker and can perform in both English and French.

Yes. In addition to performance-based programs, Fred offers interactive workshops and keynote-style experiences focused on memory, communication, creativity, and audience connection.

Yes. Some clients want a program that combines entertainment with practical takeaways. Fred can incorporate memory techniques, communication themes, or interactive learning moments depending on the event and audience.

Fees depend on the type of program, audience size, travel, timing, and level of customization, ranging between $3,500 to $10,000 for corporate events.

A strolling experience, a featured stage show, and a combined program are each priced differently. After a brief conversation about your event, Fred will recommend the best-fit option and provide a tailored proposal.

For corporate events, booking a minimum 4 to 8 weeks in advance is ideal. If your date is locked in, please contact Fred earlier to guarantee availability.

For November and December events, earlier is better, since holiday season dates tend to fill quickly. That said, shorter timelines can sometimes be accommodated depending on availability.

It starts with a short conversation about your event: the date, audience, format, and what you want the experience to do for the room. From there, Fred creates a tailored proposal with options that fit your event. Once booked, he handles the preparation, customization, and coordination needed to make the experience feel seamless.

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.