Wayne Hoffman

Wayne Hoffman

Keynote Speaker: World-Renowned Mentalist & Illusionist; Author of "Mind Candy"; Variety Artist of the Year

Wayne Hoffman Biography

Wayne Hoffman is a mentalist and illusionist recognized for his contributions to the fields of magic, mentalism, and live entertainment. His interest in the mysterious began early, leading him to study magic and, through self-directed learning in sociology, psychology, and human behavior, develop the foundation for his performance skills. Hoffman performed his first paid show at age 15, launching a career that has included performances in 74 countries. His accomplishments include appearances on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," where he successfully fooled the hosts, and receiving awards such as Variety Artist of the Year and Mentalist of the Year.

Hoffman has been featured on television programs including "America's Got Talent," "The TODAY Show," TLC, The Discovery Network, "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," National Geographic Channel, CNN Money, France's Got Talent, The Science Channel, Britain's Got Talent, and "Masters of Illusion." His participation on NBC's "Phenomenon" brought national attention to his mentalism act, particularly his demonstration of changing traffic lights with his mind. Following this exposure, Hoffman appeared on additional major television shows and performed onstage with Penn & Teller at the Rio Hotel and Casino.

Hoffman's stage show, "Mind Candy," has been presented at performing arts centers, colleges, cruise ships, corporate events, and arenas. The show combines mentalism, illusion, and comedy, and has been adapted for both live and virtual audiences. His interactive virtual show, "Distant Deceptions," extends his mind reading and magic performances to audiences worldwide. Hoffman has presented at theaters, casinos, universities, and corporate events, and has been hired by business leaders for private engagements.

In addition to performing, Hoffman is a motivational speaker and author. He presents the keynote speech "The Power and Potential of The Human Mind" and is the author of the book "Mind Candy." Drawing from his personal journey from childhood poverty to a career in entertainment, Hoffman brings authenticity to his presentations. He is also the founder of Hoffman Entertainment Inc., a company that provides event production resources to meeting and event planners. Through his work in magic, mentalism, and motivational speaking, Hoffman maintains a global presence in the entertainment and event industries.

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Wayne Hoffman Speaking Topics

Mind Candy: The Show

Mind Candy is Wayne Hoffman’s award-winning stage show which has been presented at performing arts centers, colleges, cruise ships, corporate events, and arenas. This scalable stage show is a combination of mind-bending mysteries and laugh-out-loud comedy. Audience members will participate in interactive mind-reading experiments and mind-boggling illusions that will leave them questioning their senses. If you’re looking for a show to amaze your guests, then you have found it.

The Power and Potential of the Human Mind

Wayne’s speech combines mind-reading, secret productivity tactics, storytelling, and interactive experiments. It will engage and inspire your audience. He will enlighten you while he shows you demonstrations of impossible reality-bending mysteries. Be prepared to be blown away!

Roving Entertainment: Casual Fun

Wayne Hoffman’s roving entertainment is the perfect solution for cocktail hours and casual settings. Wayne arrives unannounced and travels table-to-table and group-to-group amazing your guests with close-up miracles. Your guests will have their thoughts read, phone passwords predicted, and their minds blown! This is a great added flair to any event!

This style of fun requires to sound, lighting, or special technology. Your event can be in any environment and have any demographic of guests. This is great fun that transcends nationalities or ages.

Distant Deceptions: The Virtual Show

Many event planners have been tasked with adapting to a new environment. To help arm them with new tools, mentalist Wayne Hoffman has created a brand new virtual entertainment option. This interactive virtual mind-reading & illusion show entitled “Distant Deceptions.” This show is completely interactive and involves the participants at every moment. Participants will have their minds read, their futures predicted, and they will witness magical moments on the screen and through social media. The guests who join will interact as a group and can virtually “raise their hands” to be selected individually if they choose.

This professional HD quality LIVE show is streamed from the state-of-the-art broadcast studio and is sure to deliver. If you would like to experience the impact it can have on your clients, you can request a 10-minute live demo. A private password-protected link will be provided to ensure an intimate experience with security. It can be integrated into most platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, Blue Jeans, etc., and can be easily experienced by an unlimited number of attendees. The time length is completely customizable and includes a Q&A section. It also includes an awesome teach-a-trick segment that allows viewers to learn from the comfort of their own home. The show can be custom-scripted and can include logo integration as well. Additional options include custom gift boxes that are delivered to the attendees the day of the show. The contents of the box are utilized during the show and can include an exciting number of surprises. People are craving interactive entertainment and this is a fantastic opportunity to deliver it to them.

Our clients include Google, IBM, TikTok, Spotify, Louis Vuitton, and more.

The Séance: Beyond The Conjuring

Is it possible to communicate with those that have passed on? During this séance-style experience, attendees will participate in a reenactment of the popular séances of the early 1900s. Objects will move by themselves and messages from beyond the veil will be revealed. This experience can be presented in an intimate environment or be scaled up to a large stage presentation utilizing IMAG cameras and screens. If you’re looking for things to go bump in the night, then this presentation is perfect for you.

Wayne Hoffman Videos

Wayne Hoffman on Masters Of Illusion- Phone Experiment
Wayne Hoffman Highlight Video
Wayne Hoffman - Mentalist & Illusionist- All Presentations

How do I book Wayne Hoffman to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Wayne Hoffman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Wayne Hoffman, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Wayne Hoffman or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Wayne Hoffman for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Wayne Hoffman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Wayne Hoffman are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wayne Hoffman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Wayne Hoffman speak about?

Wayne Hoffman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Magician, Performing Arts, Motivational, Author, Psychology, Social Sciences, Personal Growth, Entertainment, Virtual, Business Leadership, Success, Non-Fiction Authors, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

Who is the agent for Wayne Hoffman?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wayne Hoffman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Wayne Hoffman for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Wayne Hoffman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Wayne Hoffman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Magician, Performing Arts and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wayne Hoffman for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Wayne Hoffman can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kevin Viner, Spidey and Keith Barry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wayne Hoffman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/08/2026.

Wayne Hoffman Speaking Topics

  • Mind Candy: The Show

    Mind Candy is Wayne Hoffman’s award-winning stage show which has been presented at performing arts centers, colleges, cruise ships, corporate events, and arenas. This scalable stage show is a combination of mind-bending mysteries and laugh-out-loud comedy. Audience members will participate in interactive mind-reading experiments and mind-boggling illusions that will leave them questioning their senses. If you’re looking for a show to amaze your guests, then you have found it.

  • The Power and Potential of the Human Mind

    Wayne’s speech combines mind-reading, secret productivity tactics, storytelling, and interactive experiments. It will engage and inspire your audience. He will enlighten you while he shows you demonstrations of impossible reality-bending mysteries. Be prepared to be blown away!

  • Roving Entertainment: Casual Fun

    Wayne Hoffman’s roving entertainment is the perfect solution for cocktail hours and casual settings. Wayne arrives unannounced and travels table-to-table and group-to-group amazing your guests with close-up miracles. Your guests will have their thoughts read, phone passwords predicted, and their minds blown! This is a great added flair to any event!

    This style of fun requires to sound, lighting, or special technology. Your event can be in any environment and have any demographic of guests. This is great fun that transcends nationalities or ages.

  • Distant Deceptions: The Virtual Show

    Many event planners have been tasked with adapting to a new environment. To help arm them with new tools, mentalist Wayne Hoffman has created a brand new virtual entertainment option. This interactive virtual mind-reading & illusion show entitled “Distant Deceptions.” This show is completely interactive and involves the participants at every moment. Participants will have their minds read, their futures predicted, and they will witness magical moments on the screen and through social media. The guests who join will interact as a group and can virtually “raise their hands” to be selected individually if they choose.

    This professional HD quality LIVE show is streamed from the state-of-the-art broadcast studio and is sure to deliver. If you would like to experience the impact it can have on your clients, you can request a 10-minute live demo. A private password-protected link will be provided to ensure an intimate experience with security. It can be integrated into most platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, Blue Jeans, etc., and can be easily experienced by an unlimited number of attendees. The time length is completely customizable and includes a Q&A section. It also includes an awesome teach-a-trick segment that allows viewers to learn from the comfort of their own home. The show can be custom-scripted and can include logo integration as well. Additional options include custom gift boxes that are delivered to the attendees the day of the show. The contents of the box are utilized during the show and can include an exciting number of surprises. People are craving interactive entertainment and this is a fantastic opportunity to deliver it to them.

    Our clients include Google, IBM, TikTok, Spotify, Louis Vuitton, and more.

  • The Séance: Beyond The Conjuring

    Is it possible to communicate with those that have passed on? During this séance-style experience, attendees will participate in a reenactment of the popular séances of the early 1900s. Objects will move by themselves and messages from beyond the veil will be revealed. This experience can be presented in an intimate environment or be scaled up to a large stage presentation utilizing IMAG cameras and screens. If you’re looking for things to go bump in the night, then this presentation is perfect for you.

Wayne Hoffman Videos

Wayne Hoffman on Masters Of Illusion- Phone Experiment
Wayne Hoffman Highlight Video
Wayne Hoffman - Mentalist & Illusionist- All Presentations
Wayne Hoffman - "TODAY"
  • How do I book Wayne Hoffman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Wayne Hoffman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Wayne Hoffman, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Wayne Hoffman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Wayne Hoffman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Wayne Hoffman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Wayne Hoffman are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wayne Hoffman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Wayne Hoffman speak about?

    Wayne Hoffman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Magician, Performing Arts, Motivational, Author, Psychology, Social Sciences, Personal Growth, Entertainment, Virtual, Business Leadership, Success, Non-Fiction Authors, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
  • Who is the agent for Wayne Hoffman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wayne Hoffman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Wayne Hoffman for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Wayne Hoffman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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