Michael Gutenplan is Philadelphia’s Best Mentalist, Magician, Keynote Speaker!

Whether you’re hosting an executive dinner in Center City, a conference at the Convention Center, or a special celebration at one of the Philadelphia area’s distinguished private clubs, Michael brings world-class entertainment directly to your event.

Philadelphia knows the value of tradition, sophistication, and a truly memorable experience. When it comes to extraordinary event entertainment or a captivating keynote, Mentalist Michael Gutenplan delivers a performance or session your guests and attendees will never forget.

The Mind Reading Show

Events in Philadelphia deserves entertainment that is as engaging as it is extraordinary. Mentalist and Speaker Michael Gutenplan is trusted by the nation’s leading companies and organizations to headline their most important events. In each performance Michael entertains with an exciting mix of mind reading, intuition, ESP, psychological influence, and razor-sharp comedic timing to create a performance designed to captivate and engage the entire audience.

Named “Best Entertainment” by Boardroom Magazine, Michael’s interactive mind reading show is an ideal centerpiece for corporate meetings, executive retreats, awards dinners, and conferences. Whether you’re entertaining clients in a Center City ballroom, hosting a leadership gathering on the Main Line, or planning a major convention in Philadelphia, Michael transforms an audience of skeptics into enthusiastic participants.

Perfect for: Corporate events, private clubs, galas, conferences, awards dinners, private parties, and any event or celebration that wants headliner entertainment.

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An image of Michael Gutenplan, magician, doing a card trick for a woman at an event.
Michael performs strolling magic with two women, laughing and smiling.

Strolling Magic & Mentalism

Not every event has room for a stage or a scheduled time for a headliner. That’s exactly where Michael’s strolling magic and mentalism shines!

Moving among your guests, Michael creates astonishing moments of close-up magic and mind reading right in their hands and minds. From cocktail receptions in Center City and hospitality suites near the Convention Center to elegant private club gatherings and celebrations from Philly to Atlantic City, Michael brings the entertainment directly to the people.

No stage, no formal presentation, and no need to disrupt the flow of your event. Just extraordinary entertainment that moves with the crowd.

Perfect for: Holiday and house parties, happy hours, welcome receptions, wedding cocktail hours, hospitality suites, corporate mixers, and any event where guests are mingling.


Psychic Readings
(Palm & Crystal Ball)

Guests at your event can enjoy a personal reading that feels intimate, engaging, and wonderfully mysterious. Michael creates a welcoming experience that encourages curiosity and conversation while offering each guest a memorable moment of personal attention.

Whether you’re planning an private party, a corporate celebration, a holiday gathering, or a distinctive entertainment experience for club members, Michael’s psychic readings add an unexpected touch of intrigue and sophistication.

Perfect for: Private home and holiday parties, corporate events, celebrations, and special events looking to offer guests something personal, memorable, and extraordinary.

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Michael Gutenplan, on stage in a gold Tux, entertains the crowd at a charity auction.

Event Emcee
& Charity Auctioneer

Every great event needs a host that knows how to run the room. When your convention or meeting calls for an emcee to keep things moving – that’s where Michael shines!

If your conference, meeting, or off-site has multiple sessions, needs to captivate everyone’s attention, and wants to be engaging – that’s where Michael comes in. As Emcee, Michael plays host for your event, entertaining between sessions, keeping the run of show moving, and giving everyone from seasoned attendees to first timers a best-of experience.

Perfect for: Association meetings, multi-day conferences, charity galas, school fundraisers, and any event that has multiple sessions that need a strong, fun, and amazing host.