Everything you need to know before booking Daniel Nicholas for your corporate event, private party, or special occasion.
A mentalist is a performer who creates the experience of mind reading, prediction, and psychological influence. Unlike a stage magician who uses props and apparatus, a mentalist works primarily with people — reading thoughts, predicting choices, and creating moments that feel genuinely impossible. Daniel Nicholas specializes in mentalism for corporate events and private parties, where the intimate, human nature of the work has the greatest impact.
A magician typically uses physical props — cards, coins, illusions — to create visual surprises. A mentalist focuses on the mind: reading thoughts, influencing decisions, and creating experiences that feel personal and impossible to explain. Daniel performs both, depending on the event. For corporate events and adult private parties, mentalism is usually the right fit. For family events or trade shows, a blend of both works well.
Yes. Daniel performs for Fortune 500 corporate clients, private birthday parties, anniversary dinners, galas, and everything in between. The content is always clean, never embarrassing, and adapted to the crowd. He’s performed for audiences as young as 8 and as senior as 90+.
As early as possible. Weekend dates — especially Fridays and Saturdays from September through January — fill up months in advance. If you have a date in mind, reach out now. Even if the event is 6-8 months away, it’s worth checking availability.
Daniel is based in New York City and serves New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and surrounding areas. He’s available for events throughout the tri-state region and travels nationally for the right event.
Contact Erica, Daniel’s assistant, through the availability form. She’ll confirm the date, discuss your event details, and walk you through everything from format to logistics. Most inquiries get a response within one business day.
Yes. Every booking is confirmed with a proper agreement that covers the date, time, location, performance details, and payment terms. No handshakes, no ambiguity. You’ll know exactly what to expect.
Daniel performs in two primary formats:
Many events combine both: strolling during cocktails, followed by a short stage show during dinner.
Close-up strolling: typically 1-2 hours. Stage show: 30-60 minutes. The right duration depends on your event format and guest count. Erica will help you figure out what works best.
Very little. Close-up work requires no special setup. For a stage show, Daniel needs a clear performance area with decent lighting and a microphone for larger rooms. No elaborate staging, no special equipment. Full details in the performance agreement.
Yes. Daniel frequently incorporates company names, products, inside references, and custom moments into performances for corporate clients. This kind of personalization is one of the things that makes the experience genuinely memorable rather than generic entertainment.
Rates depend on the format, duration, location, and event type. Close-up strolling starts at $3,000 for one hour. Stage show rates vary by length. The best way to get an accurate number is to reach out with your event details and Erica will put together the right proposal.
Yes. A deposit is required to hold the date, with the balance due before or on the day of the event. Full details are included in the performance agreement.
Daniel typically arrives 30-45 minutes before the performance start time to survey the space and prepare. For larger or more complex events, he arrives earlier. Logistics are confirmed with Erica in the week before the event.
Life happens. Erica is your point of contact for any last-minute changes. Call or text at any time and she’ll handle it. Daniel is a professional — he’s worked through venue changes, time shifts, and unexpected situations without missing a beat.
Reach out here and Erica will get back to you quickly. No question is too small.
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