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America's Master Mentalist & Mind Reader

Jon Stetson

Jon Stetson reads minds with precision that has entertained three US Presidents and Fortune 500 companies. Jon helps organizations unlock presence, connection, and clarity through the art of mentalism. America's Master Mentalist, he delivers keynote experiences and corporate entertainment across 30+ countries for Fortune 500 clients and global leadership teams.

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Jon Stetson, Entertainer | Master Mentalist
Jon Stetson

Jon Stetson

Boston, United States

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$6k–10k

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At a glance

  • America's Master Mentalist performing for presidents and royalty
  • Inspiration behind CBS television series The Mentalist
  • Corporate keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies
Jon Stetson reads minds and reveals thoughts with precision that has captivated three US Presidents, the King of Sweden, and Monaco's Royal family as America's Master Mentalist. Jon has performed sold-out stage shows across the country and delivered keynote addresses for Fortune 500 companies including Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Google. His mentalism expertise inspired the hit CBS television series "The Mentalist," and his numerous TV appearances have introduced millions to his unique blend of psychological entertainment. Jon creates hilarious performances built on spectator participation and mind-to-mind contact games that transform audience members into active participants. He combines mentalism techniques with comedy timing, crafting intelligent entertainment that feels both sophisticated and accessible. Each show features interactive demonstrations where volunteers experience the unsettling thrill of having their private thoughts exposed, all delivered with humor that keeps audiences laughing while their jaws drop. Through his keynote experience, The Art of Knowing, Jon takes that same live, interactive energy and channels it into something that stays with an audience long after the event: a visceral, firsthand understanding of how awareness, presence, and attention shape the decisions we make under pressure. Audiences walk away energized and talking about what they witnessed long after the curtain falls.

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Topics, sessions and talks

The Stetson Experience
Part performance, part shared moment, The Stetson Experience is Jon Stetson in full performance mode — mind reading, audience interaction, and wit wrapped in sophistication. Suited to opening and closing sessions, client events, and intimate private gatherings, it delivers the kind of high-energy engagement that gets people talking long after the room clears. Audiences across all levels and backgrounds feel personally seen, which makes it equally effective as an icebreaker, a celebration, or a memorable closer.
The Art of Knowing
Jon Stetson's signature keynote uses mentalism, story, and live demonstration to explore how people think, process information, and make decisions under pressure. Rather than offering conventional advice, Jon creates real-time experiences that surface unconscious patterns and show audiences, viscerally, what presence actually feels like in practice. The result is a session that stays with people well beyond the event: sharper self-awareness, stronger emotional intelligence, and practical tools for more grounded, confident decision-making in high-stakes moments.
Workshops and Training
In smaller, more intimate settings, Jon Stetson shifts from performer to facilitator. These guided session, grounded in The Art of Knowing, take teams through structured reflection and practical tools designed to surface the habits, mindsets, and limiting patterns that hold individuals and groups back. The format is flexible and interactive, suited to executive retreats, leadership offsites, and organizations navigating change. Teams leave with increased self-awareness, renewed clarity, and a shared language for moving forward together.

Why we recommend booking Jon

Book Jon Stetson to transform your corporate event into an unforgettable experience where your team becomes part of the show, experiencing mind-reading demonstrations that blend sophisticated mentalism with precision comedy timing that has impressed Fortune 500 companies and world leaders alike.

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Testimonials

Jon Stetson is a very dangerous man. I wish I had his skill set!

Warren Buffet

Jon's team made it so easy for us. Once we booked Jon, his team did the rest. He met with the client several times to make sure it was exactly what the client needed for a successful event. Booking Jon is a no-brainer.

Maria DeMarco

Event Planner

When our agent recommended Jon, we knew it was going to be an amazing event. He grabbed the team's attention from the start and never let go. We've never had this much engagement from our annual meetings before.

James Roberts

Client

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Email jon.stetson@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Jon's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

Jon Stetson structures his performances around live mentalism demonstrations in which audience volunteers become active participants, having their private thoughts exposed in real time through mind-reading and psychological techniques delivered with comedy timing. Each show combines spectator participation with mind-to-mind contact games, creating a format that shifts audiences from observers to subjects, producing a dual effect of laughter and disorientation that sustains engagement throughout.

What is Jon Stetson's stage presence like?
Jon Stetson structures his performances around live mentalism demonstrations in which audience volunteers become active participants, having their private thoughts exposed in real time through mind-reading and psychological techniques delivered with comedy timing. Each show combines spectator participation with mind-to-mind contact games, creating a format that shifts audiences from observers to subjects, producing a dual effect of laughter and disorientation that sustains engagement throughout.

Jon Stetson structures his performances around live mentalism demonstrations in which audience volunteers become active participants, having their private thoughts exposed in real time through mind-reading and psychological techniques delivered with comedy timing. Each show combines spectator participation with mind-to-mind contact games, creating a format that shifts audiences from observers to subjects, producing a dual effect of laughter and disorientation that sustains engagement throughout.

What topics does Jon Stetson specialise in?
Jon Stetson's work spans live mentalism performance, psychological keynote delivery on decision-making and self-awareness, and facilitated leadership workshops. He is credited as the inspiration behind the CBS television series The Mentalist and has performed for three US Presidents, the King of Sweden, and Monaco's Royal Family.

Jon Stetson's work spans live mentalism performance, psychological keynote delivery on decision-making and self-awareness, and facilitated leadership workshops. He is credited as the inspiration behind the CBS television series The Mentalist and has performed for three US Presidents, the King of Sweden, and Monaco's Royal Family.

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