Mentalism & Mental Magic

Lecture

“Paul Prater is simply RIGHT. Listen to Paul Prater. Watch Paul Prater. Learn from Paul Prater. You cannot possibly go wrong with that advice.”— Prof BC

"SAM 292 has hosted many mentalists, bizzarists, and close up magicians but Paul has definitely taken the cake. His focus on storytelling and developing engaging magic was much more valuable than the standard demo and sell lecture. His attention to the details is what sets him apart. I was elated to have him come and would love for him to come again." –James Lopez, President SAM 292.

“I took seven pages of notes. That surpasses any lecture I have ever attended. Paul provided strong, usable routines. “—Autumn Morning Star, Morning Star Magic Studios.

“The lecture was great. Everyone loved having you here. When can you come back?”—Ammar Ammar, President, IBM Ring 19, Memphis,

As a full time performer, Paul entertains tens of thousands of people every year. He performs at theaters, concerts, schools, private events, fairs and festivals and corporate events.

He has multiple published books in mentalism and bizarre magic and has been featured in many other publications. He also has a line of products he sells on his site and which are distributed by Murphy’s Magic Supply.

He has presented multiple one-man stage shows, performed a regular weekly show in Little Rock, monthly variety shows that he produces and emcees, and was a selected sponsored act at the 2014 New Orleans Fringe Festival. Paul regularly performs with burlesque troupes, improv groups and at comedy events as well.

Paul has lectured throughout the United States and Europe and won the “Screaming Goat Award, ” presented to the best stage performer, at East Coast Spirit Sessions, an annual bizarre magic gathering.

“Paul Prater is brilliant, personable and good humored...[w]e strongly recommend Prater’s mentalism lecture to other assemblies.”

-- M-U-M Magazine, September 2015.

Too many times magic lectures are nothing more than a marketing and sales pitch for the lecturers’ products and the attendees may leave with products, but very little else.

Paul provides solid, impromptu presentations that your audience will be able to perform as soon as they leave, with no props, no products and no gaffes. Paul covers close up/impromptu performances, smaller more formal settings and stage shows.

Paul will discuss marketing, not in abstract terms but providing specific tips and advice for all level of marketers from those just wanting to get their name out to addressing contracts with vendors.

Paul can speak with authority because he lectures on routines he actually performs. His routines aren’t throw-away pieces or theoretical pipe dreams but working material. Attendees are really given something to think about in a humorous and warm manner, but one that pulls no punches.

LECTURE CONTENT This is a small sample of some of the content of the lecture.

The Power of a Name: A spectator writes down a name. The performer describes the person written down, describes their relationship to the person, and even what they look like.

Paul has not put this routine in writing anywhere, and it has been highly sought after by mentalists.

This also leads into a discussion of the method used and how to apply this to other routines.

How to Do Simple Readings: A simple process that can be used by a performer to give a simple and strikingly accurate reading. The system is simple to learn, easy to apply and doesn’t require props!

Impromptu One Ahead: A multi phase, one ahead routine that is striking, powerful, and uses nothing more than business cards and a pen.

MORE CONTENT Freaks: Paul will perform his best selling prop which allows for ample story-telling, customization and involves a dead simple method, allowing you to focus on the presentation.

The Every Way Out Technique: Paul demonstrates and discusses his “Every Way Out” technique and demonstrates how you can easily use this technique to create routines that are a good Nit for you.

Obfuscate Purposely: Paul demonstrates and discusses how to add layers of deceit to a routine to hide or otherwise obscure methods. This will get you thinking about your performances and you can instantly make them stronger.

This is a just a sample of the topics and routines that Paul will cover in his lecture. You will leave with solid material and lots of thoughtful information.

I had become a fan of Paul's performance style after witnessing him perform last year and again this year at the East Coast Spirit Sessions, and now I am a fan of his thinking as well.”— Jim Magus

“Paul’s lectures are always so well thought out and packed with insight and useful information, I wouldn’t miss one of them.” — David Parr. “I was pleased with a unique and interactive lecture, with several inventive ideas. He took time to answer individual questions, and had excellent tips for experienced magicians as well as beginners. He even provided additional information to take home. I will definitely go see his lectures again.”—Andrew DeRuiter. "Paul's workshop gave me the tips and courage to go from begging for work to having a regular monthly theater show!"—Bradley Barefoot

For more information, go to: www.paulprater.com