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Think Like a Mind-Reader: The Psychology of Influence, Growth Mindset & Customer Connection

Mind-reading might seem like magic, but the reality is far more fascinating. The techniques that allow me to astonish audiences around the world—from Broadway to the West End and corporate events across the globe—aren’t based on supernatural powers. They’re rooted in psychology, behavioral science, and an understanding of how people think.

The same skills I use to seemingly pluck thoughts from thin air can be applied in business to enhance communication, improve leadership, and increase sales. By learning to think like a mind-reader, your team can develop a growth mindset, build stronger customer relationships, and master the art of persuasion.

Let’s break it down.


1. The Growth Mindset of a Mind-Reader

A true mind-reader doesn’t just rely on tricks—they constantly adapt, learn, and refine their skills. This mindset is essential in business, too.

🔹 A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities aren’t fixed—they can be developed.
🔹 The best leaders and sales professionals embrace constant learning, experimentation, and resilience.
🔹 Just like in mind-reading, failure is feedback—every reaction, objection, or challenge is a clue to improvement.

By shifting to a growth mindset, your team will become more agile, innovative, and open to new ways of thinking—turning challenges into opportunities.


2. Customer Psychology & The Power of Perspective

Want to influence customers? The key is understanding how they think.

As a mind-reader, I use psychological cues—body language, speech patterns, decision-making tendencies—to anticipate thoughts and guide choices. In business, the same principles can be used to enhance customer engagement and sales.

🔹 Empathy is everything – The best communicators put themselves in their customer’s shoes.
🔹 Cognitive biases shape decisions – Understanding how people are wired to think helps you predict what they’ll do next.
🔹 Micro-expressions and tone reveal intent – Learning to read subtle cues can give you an edge in negotiations, leadership, and customer interactions.

When your team thinks like a mind-reader, they listen better, connect faster, and engage customers more effectively—leading to stronger relationships and increased sales.


3. The Science of Persuasion & Influence

Mind-reading isn’t about knowing what someone is thinking—it’s about leading them toward a thought. This is exactly how persuasion works in business.

🔹 Framing & Language Matters – The way you present choices affects decisions. Words like “because,” “imagine,” and “you” can subtly shape customer perception.
🔹 Predictability = Power – Understanding common behavioral patterns allows you to anticipate objections and overcome resistance.
🔹 Confidence & Expectation Drive Results – When you act like you expect a certain outcome, people are more likely to follow your lead.

These are the same psychological techniques used by top salespeople, leaders, and negotiators. Learning them can dramatically improve your team’s ability to persuade, sell, and lead.


Bring Mind-Reading Psychology to Your Team

Imagine if your team could think like a mind-reader—able to predict customer needs, adapt to challenges, and communicate with greater influence.

💡 That’s exactly what my corporate keynote and interactive workshops deliver.

I teach businesses how to apply scientifically backed mind-reading techniques to:
Enhance communication & teamwork
Develop a growth mindset & problem-solving skills
Master persuasive techniques for leadership & sales
Improve customer engagement & relationship-building

🎭 Whether it’s a Sales Kickoff (SKO), leadership retreat, or company workshop, I deliver a high-energy, interactive session that’s both insightful and unforgettable.

📩 Want to unlock the secrets of mind-reading for business success? Let’s chat about bringing my keynote or workshop to your next corporate event!

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    Top Corporate Entertainment Ideas for Engaging Your Team

    When it comes to corporate events, one of the biggest challenges is ensuring that your team remains engaged, energized, and excited throughout the day. Whether it’s a team-building session, a corporate gala, or a product launch, you want to create an atmosphere that inspires collaboration, fosters connection, and, of course, entertains. That’s where I come in—Chris Cox, a world-class mind reader, magician, and corporate entertainer.

    If you’re looking for unique corporate entertainment ideas that will get your team talking, laughing, and amazed, here are some of my top recommendations, and how I can help you achieve just that!

    1. Interactive Mind-Reading Shows

    One of the most engaging experiences you can offer your team is an interactive mind-reading performance. Not only does it blow people away, but it also allows everyone to feel part of the magic. As a professional mind reader, I’ll read your team’s thoughts, predict their choices, and create a sense of wonder and connection in real time. This type of show encourages audience participation, breaks the ice, and creates a lively, energetic atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to bring people together and have them talking long after the event.

    2. Comedy and Magic Blended into One

    Humor and entertainment go hand in hand, and when combined with magic, the result is pure fun. As someone who’s performed in Broadway and the West End, I’ve honed the art of mixing comedy and magic for maximum effect. This combination provides laughter, awe, and an opportunity to relax after a long conference day or intense team-building session. From hilarious illusions to jaw-dropping tricks, your team will be laughing and bonding throughout the performance.

    3. Tailored Performances for Corporate Goals

    Every corporate event has a unique purpose, whether it’s celebrating achievements, motivating your team, or simply providing a break from work. I offer bespoke performances and keynotes tailored to your corporate goals. Whether you want to energize your team, foster creativity, or celebrate a milestone, I craft performances that align perfectly with your event’s theme, ensuring the entertainment is relevant and impactful.

    4. Team Bonding Through Interactive Magic

    What better way to encourage collaboration than by engaging your team in a magical experience that requires them to work together? I can incorporate team-based challenges into my shows, where teams must work together to solve a magical puzzle or figure out a mind-bending illusion. This not only adds a fun element to your event but also helps to develop communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving—skills that can be transferred back into the workplace.

    5. After-Dinner Entertainment to Keep the Energy High

    Corporate dinners are often the highlight of any event, but finding the right entertainment to keep the energy up after a meal can be tricky. That’s where my after-dinner magic shows come in! A fast-paced, engaging performance filled with mind-reading, close-up magic, and lots of laughs is the perfect way to transition from a formal meal to an evening of fun. Your guests won’t just be talking about the dinner—they’ll be discussing how they couldn’t figure out how I pulled off those jaw-dropping illusions!

    Why Choose Chris Cox for Your Corporate Entertainment?

    If you want your corporate event to stand out, it’s all about delivering entertainment that engages, excites, and inspires. Here’s why Chris Cox is the perfect choice:

    • Experience: I’ve performed for top-tier companies, with clients ranging from Disney to Cirque du Soleil. I know how to tailor my performance to your audience, whether it’s a small internal meeting or a large corporate gala.
    • Audience Engagement: My shows are interactive, meaning your team is never just an observer—they become part of the magic, creating a more engaging and memorable experience.
    • World-Class Talent: From performing on Broadway and the West End to starring in a BBC TV show, I bring international-level entertainment to your corporate events.
    • Customizable Shows: Whether you need a high-energy icebreaker, a motivational show, or a light-hearted after-dinner performance, I customize my shows to fit the specific needs of your event.

    Book Chris Cox for Your Next Corporate Event

    If you’re looking for top-tier entertainment that combines magic, mind-reading, and comedy to make your corporate event unforgettable, let’s talk. I’m here to help you create an experience your team will be talking about long after the event is over.

    Ready to make your event extraordinary? Get in touch with me today to book your show!

    Illusionists Magic Of The Holidays 2022 US Tour

    Chris Cox was delighted to star in The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre during the 2019 Holiday Season. This made Chris the only mind-reader in history to have played Broadway, London’s West End and Sydney Opera House.

    He is now starring in The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays as as part of its 2022 US Tour bringing holiday magic to the States with his unique blend of hilarious mind reading. Chris has wowed arena audiences as part of The Illusionists during two US Tours, in Cancun (Mexico) and Cape Town and Johannesburg (South Africa) and has been blowing minds as part of the 2018/2019 Australian Tour including getting 20 standing ovations in 20 shows at the iconic Sydney Opera House. In 2019 he also starred in ‘The Illusionists Experience’ a unique intimate version of The Illusionists at the Eldorado Resort, Reno, Nevada and was seen by 100,000 people in The Illusionists – Direct From Broadway at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End.

    Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

    TICKETING INFORMATION

    Tickets for The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays are now on sale at the shows individual venues. A full list of which can be found below. 

    PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

    15-Nov 
    Schenectady NY
    Proctors

    16-Nov 
    Providence RI
    The Vets

    17-Nov 
    Philadelphia PA
    Academy of Music

    18-Nov 
    Greensboro NC
    Tanger Center

    19-Nov 
    Newport News VA
    Ferguson Center

    20-Nov 
    Charlotte NC
    Belk Theatre

    21-Nov 

    Hershey PA
    Hershey Theatre

    22-Nov 
    Hartford CT
    Bushnell

    23-Nov 
    Red Bank NJ
    Count Basie

    25-Nov 
    Cincinnati OH
    Aronoff

    26-Nov 
    St Louis MO
    Fox Theatre

    27-Nov 
    Louisville KY
    Kentucky Center

    29-Nov 
    Joliet IL
    Rialto Square

    30-Nov 
    Ames IA
    Stephens

    1-Dec
    Dubuque IA
    Five Flags Center

    2-Dec
    Green Bay WI
    Weidner Center

    3-Dec
    Wisconsin Dells
    Crystal Grand

    4-Dec
    Prior Lake
    Mystic Lake Casino

    6 to 9 -Dec
    Milwaukee WI
    Riverside
     
    10 & 11 -Dec 
    Windsor ON
    Caesar’s Windsor
     
    12-Dec 
    Midland MI
    Midland Center

    14-Dec 
    Lafayette LA
    Heymann PAC

    15-Dec 
    Corpus Christi TX
    Selina Aud

    16-Dec 
    San Antonio TX
    Tobin Center

    17-Dec 
    McAllen TX
    McAllen PAC

    18-Dec 
    Austin TX
    Bass Concert Hall

    19-Dec
    Midland TX
    Wagner Noel

    20-Dec 
    Albuquerque NM
    Pope Joy

    21-Dec 
    Prescott Valley AZ
    Findlay Toyota Center 

    22-Dec 
    Thousand Oaks CA
    Fred Kavli

    23-Dec 
    Mesa AZ
    Mesa Arts

    26-Dec 
    Spokane WA
    First Interstate Center 

    27-Dec 
    Eugene OR
    Hult Center

    28-Dec 
    Eugene OR
    Hult Center

    29-Dec 
    Portland OR
    Keller Aud
     
    30-Dec 
    Portland OR
    Keller Aud

    31-Dec 
    Bellingham WA
    Mount Baker
     
    Please note Chris will not be performing from Dec 19 to Dec 31

    Destin’s Best Show – PRESTO! Magic Show in Destin Commons.

    5 Star Reviews. 6 World Famous Magicians. 1 Incredible Venue it’s PRESTO! Magic Show. A hilarious jaw-dropping magical show which is fun for all the family and a perfect date night in Destin Florida.

    Find out more and purchase tickets at prestodestin.com

    Come see the best show Destin has ever seen. Spend an evening in a magical world under the velvet dome of the Magic Parlor a beautiful air-conditioned theatre that is playing host to some of the greatest magicians in the world till the end of August.

    Expect hilarious magic mind-reading grand illusion and mind-blowing variety acts in this 90-minute spectacular which has to be seen to be believed. Perfect for a date night and fun for all the family. You’ve never seen anything like this. A totally unique and incredible theatrical experience. Do not miss it!

    The Show Company transports you to an amazing & magical world in this dazzling palace of illusion showmanship and outright hilarity with its timeless new production PRESTO!

    Inspired by early 20th-century magic performances and the beauty of vintage traveling European dance halls PRESTO! delivers an experience unlike anything previously seen in North America. Under the velvet dome of air-conditioned Magic Parlor you and your family will witness some of magic’s greatest minds perform their innovative legendary acts.

    The international cast of world-class magicians mentalists and illusionists perform in a mysterious antique “Spiegeltent” that seemingly appeared in Destin overnight bringing laughs gasps and amazement to audiences of all ages nationwide.

    Presto stars Chris Cox David Williamson Yo Hojin Karl Herlinger The Great Kaplin and Pablo Canovas. You’ll have seen them on Broadway London’s West End Sydney Opera House The Magic Castle America’s Got Talent The Today Show Disney Cruise Line and on thousands of other shows. This is a Broadway and Vegas quality show in the heart of Destin. Come enjoy the magic!

    The Magic Parlor is a beautiful venue in Destin Commons just by Belk. It features a bar snacks and merchandise along with comfortable seating offering amazing views of the magic.

    Find out more and purchase tickets at prestodestin.com

    Best Things To Do In Destin

    With it’s incredible beaches and beautiful weather there is so much to do in Destin Florida. Most of the activities centre on the beach and sea. Everything from parasailing to fishing. But the most unique thing to do in Destin is visit Presto Magic Show.

    Here are a few suggestions of things to do in Destin Florida:

    1. Have a magical evening at Presto Magic Show in the Magic Parlour in Destin Commons. A beautiful venue plays host to some of the biggest names in magic for a hilariously funny and magical 90 minute show six days a week. Featuring Broadway, West End and Sydney Opera House star Chris Cox. An amazing mind-reader from the UK alongside David Williamson, Yu Hojin, Karl Herlinger, The Great Kaplin and Pablo. The show is suitable for all the family and also makes a fantastic date night. Come early to get a drink at the bar and soak up the surroundings before laughing your head off and being blown away by the magicians on stage. There is nothing like it in Destin. Tickets and more info at prestodestin.com
      Presto Magic Show Destin

      Things To Do In Destin, Visit Presto Magic Show

    2. Get On The Water. Rent a pontoon and visit the world famous Crab Island. A unique sandbank which offers crystal clear shallow water perfect for playing around. 
    3. Dolphin Cruises. Meet the local Dolphins who adore swimming around your boat as you sail around the Destin area in the beautiful blue seas.
    4. Shop at Destin Commons, and whilst you’re there, make a night of it and visit Presto Magic Show.