“It makes my head spin how well Paul Draper delivers a lecture!” – Jeff McBride, Founder of the McBride Magic & Mystery School

“Paul is a library of knowledge and a university of talent. It’s been my privilege to embrace his teachings. Listen carefully.” – Hannibal, Close-Up Magician and Storyteller

“My favorite thing about watching Paul Draper perform is the ease with which he combines masterful storytelling and mind-blowing magic. Paul does the impossible beautifully, and he makes it look easy. Paul is as good at teaching as he is at performing. That combination is very rare and makes his instruction invaluable for performers at every level.” – Sean Critchfield, Merlin at the Excalibur in Las Vegas

“Paul Draper is a tremendous psychic entertainer, and every time we speak, he passes on invaluable insights regarding the performance of mentalism. In fact, I’ve seen Paul enlighten a room full of the world’s top mentalists, offering specific suggestions on how each of them, with a few tweaks here and there, could take their game to the next level. Paul is always in demand and has performed his show in numerous countries.” – Gabe Abelson, Head Monologue Writer for “Late Show with David Letterman” and Staff Writer for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”

What Will He Teach?

Paul Draper presents an incredible half-hour stage mentalism act that fits in your pocket! This engaging performance is perfect for any setting—whether surrounded by an audience, on television, or in an intimate gathering. It’s the essential act Paul carries everywhere, designed for moments when luggage goes missing. Expect visual, humorous, and playful mentalism that guarantees big reactions, all themed around an unforgettable mind-reading adventure in Las Vegas!

Mental Roulette: The mentalist predicts where the ball will land, ensuring everyone wins!

Liar’s Poker: You can’t deceive the mentalist—he knows your number!

Let’s Make A Deal: Everyone leaves with cash and prizes!

First Kiss: Do you kiss and tell? The mentalist reveals all in this astonishing revelation!

Fortune Cookies: Dining in Vegas? Discover your fortune as the mentalist knows it!

Divining for Sin: Singing, drinking, shedding inhibitions, and… saving your soul? The perfect finale to a fantastic Vegas night!

Who Is He?

Paul Draper is a Comedy Mind-Reader featured on A&E, HBO Comedy Fest at Caesar’s Palace, Hallmark, Travel, HGTV, and shows like Hell’s Kitchen, Pawn Stars, Ghost Adventures, Mindfreak, and House Hunters. He has shared the stage with legends like David Copperfield, Lance Burton, and Teller of Penn & Teller on the History Channel and hosted documentaries on Steven Spielberg’s Poltergeist.

In Las Vegas, he has headlined at casinos such as the Orleans Casino and Planet Hollywood, serving as the house magician at the Venetian for seven years. The International Magicians Society honored Draper with the Merlin Award for World’s Best Corporate Performer.

Draper performs Off-Broadway, at Yale, USC, Apple, YPO, the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and London’s Magic Circle.

In addition to his performances and lectures, Draper is sought after as an expert in medical anthropology. He studies Native American ghost dancers, South American cannibals, and spiritualists with the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness.

Where Can You See the Greatest Creators and Performers?

Experience the magic of Penguin LIVE: ACTS, where the world’s top magicians reveal their professional acts in front of a live audience and teach you how to perform them! Magic enthusiasts rarely get the chance to uncover the secrets behind the incredible performances of industry leaders. At Penguin Live Acts, you gain exclusive access to the biggest names in magic, learning how to execute their powerful material.

First, enjoy the full performance in front of a real audience. Then, dive behind the scenes to explore the routines and the secrets of building an act that can take decades to master. Many insights shared have been kept under wraps for years, and you can only learn them at Penguin LIVE: ACTS!