Banachek is a corporate events and mentalism artist based in Las Vegas. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include the Milbourne Christopher Award.
Banachek is a mentalist based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in psychological illusions and thought prediction. Banachek's career includes Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards. Banachek's performance history includes appearances at Tuscany Suites & Casino, Suncoast Hotel and Casino, and Palace Station Hotel & Casino.
Mentalist Banachek holds the rare title "The man who fooled the scientists", earned in Project Alpha when he convinced researchers at Washington University in St Louis that he could bend metal with his mind, only to reveal later that he had been using trickery the entire time. Penn of Penn & Teller called his show "The greatest mentalist act, in the world", and the duo's closer, 'The Magic bullet', was created and performed first by Banachek.
Mind Games plays live from Las Vegas, where Banachek headlines at the Strat, and his performances end in a resounding standing ovation. As President of the James Randi Educational Foundation he runs the million-dollar challenge, testing psychics and exposing frauds, work that includes his expose of the evangelist Peter Poppoff. Trade shows, cruise ships, corporate gatherings, keynotes and theaters all suit him.
Recognized with honours at the triennial FISM World Championships of Magic. Official contest roll published by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.
Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.
Honored by The Milbourne Christopher Foundation, celebrating excellence in the art of magic, illusion, and lifetime contribution to the performing arts. Official honors roll published by The Milbourne Christopher Foundation.
Official honor recorded in the Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards roll.
FindMagic has documented 8 individually dated public performances across 3 venues in Las Vegas from 2005 to 2024.
Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.
Tuscany Suites & Casino · Las Vegas, NV
With Danny Archer, Marc Paul, Alain Nu, Keith Barry, Luke Jermay, Colin McLeod, Paul Vigil, Lior Manor, Jerome Finley
Suncoast Hotel and Casino · Las Vegas, NV
With Bob Cassidy, Lior Manor, Paul Vigil, Keith Barry, Uri Geller, Ross Johnson
Palace Station Hotel & Casino · Las Vegas, NV
With Marc Paul, Paul Vigil, Alain Nu
Tailored entertainment for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.
Mind reading, psychological predictions, and telepathy.
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