NYC Mentalist for Corporate Events and Private Parties
The Entertainment Blueprint for New York Events
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Interactive mentalism for company celebrations, cocktail receptions, conferences and private events across Manhattan and New York City.
Trusted by companies and event teams in New York City and beyond
★★★★★
“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
See It in Action
Watch Guests Become Part of the Show
VIP Mind Mingling during a reception and Blueprint of The Mind on stage, in under two minutes.
★★★★★
“We're still talking about how great Fred was.
I highly recommend him.”
Steven Hantz, Managing Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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Tell Fred About Your New York City Event
Share your date, venue, approximate guest count and what the event needs to accomplish. Fred replies with availability and the format he recommends for your event.
Prefer to talk or text? (646) 752‑7512
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“It was an absolute pleasure having you with us! We're incredibly grateful for your contribution to making the event a success.”
Keisha George, CMP, Senior Meeting Planner, Canvas Meetings · Samvid Scholars Conference at Cornell Tech
How It Works
Two Ways to Experience It
Fred suggests one format or a combination, depending on when your guests gather and what the evening calls for.
Strolling Mentalism
VIP Mind Mingling
VIP Mind Mingling brings interactive mentalism to your cocktail hour. The VIPs are your guests, but here VIP stands for “Very Interactive Performance.” They don't just watch Fred perform, they become part of the experience.
Fred walks around, moving through the room reading their thoughts and drawing them into unexpected interactions, including moments custom-built for your event.
Best for:Cocktail receptions, networking events, guest arrival, private celebrations and compact spaces
Details: No stage, lighting or sound system needed
Mentalism Show
Blueprint of The Mind
Blueprint of The Mind is Fred's award-winning interactive mentalism show where your guests' thoughts serve as the blueprint for the experience they build together. Fred reads their minds, influences their choices, and challenges their perception of time and space.
The show escalates to a finale designed specifically for your event and your guests.
Best for:Company celebrations, executive dinners, conferences, milestone parties and seated programs
Details: 45 to 60 minutes
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“VERY INTERACTIVE. Your guests will love being part of the show.”
Patricia Kartelias, Manager, Executive Administration
New York City Occasions
Interactive Entertainment for NYC Events
Fred performs for company celebrations, client events, leadership gatherings, conferences, private dinners, cocktail receptions and milestone birthdays: any occasion where guests should leave with a shared story.
Company Celebrations and Client Events
A polished, social and intelligent experience for colleagues, clients and leadership alike.
Cocktail Receptions and Networking Events
VIP Mind Mingling gives guests an easy reason to approach one another, even when most of them are meeting for the first time.
Conferences
For full-day programs like the Samvid Scholars conference at Cornell Tech, Fred re-energizes the audience after a day of sessions.
Executive Dinners and Seated Programs
Blueprint of The Mind gives a seated group one shared experience before the speeches and awards.
Private Parties and Milestone Celebrations
A personal, high-energy experience for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and family celebrations, from a 50th birthday at Celon Bar & Lounge to a graduation party on Staten Island.
International and Bilingual Groups
Fred performs in English and French and can switch between them for international guests.
Planning a specialized event? Explore Corporate Event Entertainment, Company Holiday Party Entertainment, Gala and Fundraiser Entertainment, Pharmaceutical Event Entertainment or Team-Building Entertainment.
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“Fred BLEW EVERYONE AWAY at our sales meeting!”
Santino Certo, VP Marketing, Arla Foods
For Planners, Hosts and Venue Teams
Built Into Your New York City Schedule
A typical evening might look like this:
Reception
VIP Mind Mingling
Close-up moments during arrival, cocktail hour or networking get guests talking before the seated program begins.
Dinner
Your Guests Dine
Nothing competes with the meal. Fred never performs while people eat.
After the Main Course
Blueprint of The Mind
Seated and focused, guests take part in an interactive show that leads into the rest of the evening.
Your Program
Speeches, Awards or Celebration
Your host, leadership team or honoree addresses a group that now shares the same story.
Your plan stays as it is. The entertainment fits inside it.
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“Fred did an AMAZING show for us at Johnson & Johnson.”
Jocelin Schultz, Senior Marketing Manager, Johnson & Johnson
Built for New York Events
Entertainment That Fits the Pace of New York City
New York events have a rhythm of their own. Guests arrive from offices, meetings and airports. A cocktail hour leads into dinner. Leaders have remarks to make. Venues work to precise access and end times.
Fred builds the entertainment into the plan you already have. He can spark conversation during a reception, gather everyone for a featured show later in the evening, or combine both, timed to your program and the venue's schedule.
Where Fred Performs
Serving Manhattan and New York City
Fred performs throughout Manhattan, from Midtown and Park Avenue South to Hudson Yards, the Meatpacking District and the East Village, and has also performed on Roosevelt Island and Staten Island. Based in New Jersey, he serves events across New York City, the tri-state area and nationwide.
For events outside New York City, explore Fred Berthelot's corporate and private event entertainment.
New York City Events
Where Fred Has Performed in New York City
From Midtown offices to Roosevelt Island and Staten Island, Fred has performed for companies, hosts and audiences across the city.
- Cornell Tech, Roosevelt Island: Samvid Scholars annual conference
- Stout Grand Central, Midtown: Nelson Mullins holiday party
- Caudalie, Park Avenue South: company holiday party at their New York office
- Epsilon, New York office: team event
- Serafina Meatpacking, Meatpacking District: Rock Springs Capital team offsite
- One Park Avenue: corporate event
- 460 West 34th Street, Hudson Yards: corporate lunch and learn
- Celon Bar & Lounge, Midtown: private 50th birthday celebration
- Near Union Square: private birthday celebration
- The Manor Restaurant, Staten Island: private graduation party
- Rockwood Music Hall and DROM: variety shows on the Lower East Side and in the East Village
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“You are truly AMAZING! Thank you for making our event MEMORABLE.”
Nicoelle Jolly, Director of HR and Corporate Resources, Xiromed & Exeltis
About Fred Berthelot
Designed by a Former New York Architect
Before mentalism, Fred Berthelot spent more than 25 years as an architect at Robert A.M. Stern Architects in New York. He brings the same discipline to every event: understand the people, design the experience and get every detail right.
That background matters in New York, where venue access, timing and guest flow often decide how an event feels.
25+
Years as an architect at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, New York
2023
First Place, Best Mentalist, MindVention Mind-Reading Awards
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“The big company reveal was super COOL!
Thanks for a FABULOUS show.”
Fiona Hunter, Senior Project Manager, BCD Meetings & Events
Easy to Coordinate
Simple for You, Memorable for Your Guests
Whether the event is at a Manhattan hotel, a restaurant private room, an office, a club, a loft or a home, Fred coordinates directly with the people producing it.
One point of contact from first call to final bow
Timed to your run of show and the venue's access window
Show requirements sent to your venue or AV team in advance
Insurance certificate ready when the venue asks, with the venue named as additional insured
Comfortable with vendor agreements, POs and accounts payable
★★★★★
“This was UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING.”
Steven Lang, Owner & CEO, dancker
Common Questions
NYC Mentalist FAQ
What does a mentalist do at a New York City event?
A mentalist creates interactive moments that feel like mind reading, intuition and impossible predictions. Fred Berthelot builds the experience from guests' own thoughts, decisions and reactions, so they become part of what happens.
Where has Fred performed in New York City?
Fred Berthelot's New York City events include the Samvid Scholars conference at Cornell Tech, Nelson Mullins' holiday party at Stout Grand Central, Rock Springs Capital's offsite at Serafina Meatpacking, events at the New York offices of Caudalie and Epsilon, a corporate event at One Park Avenue, private celebrations at Celon Bar & Lounge and The Manor Restaurant on Staten Island, and variety shows at Rockwood Music Hall and DROM.
Is Fred available for Manhattan corporate events?
Yes. Fred Berthelot performs throughout Manhattan for holiday parties, executive dinners, client events, conferences, team offsites and lunch and learns.
Does Fred provide entertainment for cocktail hours in New York City?
Yes. VIP Mind Mingling is made for cocktail hours, whether the reception is in an office, a restaurant or a hotel ballroom. Fred joins one small group at a time, so guests experience the mentalism up close, drink in hand.
Can Fred perform in a restaurant private room or compact event space?
Yes. Close-up mentalism suits restaurant private rooms, bars, lounges and compact spaces. For the show, Fred plans the performance area and sightlines with the venue or AV team ahead of time.
Does Fred perform during dinner?
No. Fred Berthelot does not perform while guests eat. Close-up mentalism happens during the reception, and the show follows the main course.
What does Fred need from an NYC venue?
VIP Mind Mingling needs no technical setup. For Blueprint of The Mind, a performance area, wireless microphone and clear sightlines cover most events, and Fred sends his requirements ahead of time.
Can the experience be customized?
Yes. With the organizer's approval, Fred weaves the host, team, milestone, meeting theme or company language into the performance. Every program stays clean and professional.
Will anyone be put on the spot?
No. Fred invites guests who want to take part, and the experience stays fun, polished and respectful for every guest.
Can Fred work with event planners and corporate procurement teams?
Yes. Fred Berthelot works with event planners, corporate coordinators, venue teams and private hosts. He provides a W-9 and Certificate of Insurance, signs vendor agreements and invoices against purchase orders.
Can Fred perform in French?
Yes. Fred Berthelot is a native French speaker and performs in both languages for bilingual or international groups.
How far in advance should an NYC event be booked?
Reach out as soon as you have a date. Spring events, fall corporate dates and holiday party season fill early, and Fred will confirm availability right away.
Planning a New York City Event?
Send your date, venue, audience and goals.
Or call or text (646) 752-7512 · info@fredberthelot.com