When should I use a Psychological Mind Reader during my event?
An article on the placement of a mind reader at your event. You are organising an event and you have decided to get some mind reading entertainment booked. But where should the mind reading be placed within your program? It may not seem too important, but if you don’t know where you need the entertainment, you may end up paying for more than you need. By getting a good idea of where and when you will need the entertainment, you will be more in control. Having a good idea of where the entertainment is needed allows you to be clear and concise when you are in contact with the entertainer. If you ring the entertainer and sound as though you haven’t a clue, it opens you up to possible overcharging with unscrupulous individuals. Let’s get you up to speed with some types of performance, and when they may be suitable for your event:Mix & Mingle / Walk Around
This is when a mind reader moves around among your guests and performs for them while they are stood up. Places where this may be suitable in your program:- At the bar prior to the start of an event, as guests are arriving.
- Transitional periods when rooms are being turned around and guests are stood in a holding area.
- Where you are attracting the attention of people who are walking by, such as in a trade show.
- During a wedding, where the photographs are being taken and large numbers of guests are not taking part in activities.
- Any unseated event where guests are stood up throughout.
Table-to-Table
As the name suggests, this is where a performer moves between tables and performs standing while the guests remain seated. For this reason this style of performance works best for:- Pre-Cabaret show entertainment.
- Banquets where food is being served.
Stage Show
An interactive stage show that can last anywhere from 20 – 45 minutes. But put it in the wrong place and your audience may not want to interact! The best time to have stage show entertainment is after any food has been served, but before any speeches. Mind readers will often be able to revitalise your audience and get their minds focused once more. Therefore, allowing your speeches to be better received. Even if you do not have any speeches, you need to make sure that the stage mind reading show isn’t placed too late in your program. Due to the interactive nature of the show, if people become tired or too intoxicated, the show may well suffer.Mind Reader Placement – In Closing
Mind reading is a wonderful way to keep your guests entertained and enthralled at times where they could possibly become bored. Dead spots within your program can drain all the life out of the event, don’t let this happen! You now have a better idea of when the different styles of mind reading are best utilised. Before you make that phone call to a mind reader, take a few moments and work out just where the dead spots could be in your event. Then, from the information above, work out what the best type of performance will be for your event. Having that informed information will give you that extra edge when you hire the entertainment. Corporate events, weddings and private engagements are all different, so you may want to discuss a unique characteristic of your event and get an opinion on how mind reading will be used for maximum efficiency. If so, please, feel free to get in touch with me at info@paulbrook.co.uk If you would like more tips from a professional entertainer then feel free to follow Paul Brook Mind Reader on Twitter @PaulBrookSays or take a look at this website.
