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John is an award winning mentalist who uses sleight of mind and psychological trickery rather than sleight of hand.
In doing so he creates the very real, funny and slightly spooky illusion of mind reading, predictions of the future and personality readings.
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7 customer reviews
Chloe
John is absolutely fantastic!! We enquired after he was recommended to us. John came to our house to give us a demonstration of what to expect and we were blown away! So many of our guests commented afterwards at how entertaining and impressive he was. We would definitely recommend John for any wedding entertainment! More...
Victoria & Charles Driver
John came to our wedding on the 6th March 2022.
Everyone absolutely loved him to the point that guests were ringing me up saying that he was brilliant and they are still scratching there heads Now!
!! The best magician they have ever seen.
We would definitely recommend John " Mentalist" McBreen
for any Celebration and we hope to be using him again in the not too distant future.
Thank you for everything.
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Reply from John McBreen The Mentalist
Thank you so much for your kind words. Great bunch and great and great family. Until next time👍
Jacqui McBreen
you have to see then you don't believe BLOWS YOUR MIND
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Craig Cottrell
As a guest at a wedding, I witnessed Johns skills. He kept everyone thoroughly entertained, and had us all scratching our heads with his mentalist skills. Id highly recommend John for any event More...
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Kieran Baratinsky
Completely blew my mind saw him at a wedding fair would recommend him to everyone fantastic
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Peter Davidson
John performed at my mother's 80th birthday and had everyone, of all ages, dumbfounded with his skills.. He is extremely talented in all aspects. . People are still talking about him.. I would have no hesitation in recommending him for any function. Extremely versatile and very popular.. If you want your occasion to be memorable then John the mentalist is for you.. More...
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Colin Green
John is very engaging and will have you and any of your guests wondering how on earth was that possible. John is a great entertainer and will have you memories that last a long long time.
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Kate Mclaughlin
On the day of mine and Kevin Mclaughlins' wedding in 2016, John came and literally entertained all our guests and family tirelessly ALL DAY. The tricks and magic we all witnessed are still being talked about, we are STILL baffled and left us wanting more. Off to the Bolton Magic Club on Saturday with friends, to get all our minds blown. More...
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Dean Kirton
AMAZING..................
Seen at a wedding John made it a great day.
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Amanda Dunleavy
A brilliant evening. John Mcbreen you are awesome! Thanks for a top night and lots of laughs too 😂😂😂
Reply from John McBreen The Mentalist
Thanks Amanda, it was a great night and beautiful to know you enjoyed it. See you next time.
Samantha Peters
We have booked magicians in the past and had mixed results. We won't be looking any further than John The Mentalist in the future. Best close up entertainer we have had and we've had a few at various events over the years. Highly recommended. 5 stars More...
Reply from John McBreen The Mentalist
Thanks for your kind words Sam, always a pleasure to entertain your crowd.
Jane Broadley
If your looking for someone to truly mash the brains of people then I would recommend John. Scary and yet funny at the same time. Like a magician but much better. You'll not be disappointed. More...
Reply from John McBreen The Mentalist
Your too kind Jane. One or seven did get a bit spooked though- hilarious. Thanks for your comments.
Peter Sampsom
John was the entertainment at our works Christmas party.They are a tough bunch but he handled them with ease and left them gasping and uttering expletives i couldn't write on here. Highly recomend. Ask him to perform the Wikipedia routine- mind blowing. More...
Reply from John McBreen The Mentalist
Mike Tyson and available were the words if I remember correctly Pete. Hope you recovered :-) Until next time....
Roger Whitehead
Ok he's not a magician but if he were i'd say he's the best magician i've seen, close up or TV. My head still hurts with the things he did. Entertaining and funny, kept everyone captivated and stayed behind chatting and engaging guests at our reception. Worth every penny. More...
Reply from John McBreen The Mentalist
Thank you Roger, your friends and family made it what it was - a fantastic day to remember.
How long have you been interested in magic?
Was founded abandoned as a baby on a snowy hilltop by a tall man , well he would be to me at that time anyway. He sported long white hair and a flowing beard. The Big G, I was to later find out was his name. Later in life having been expelled from boarding school, I always hated Hogwarts, I my story begins............oh ok, I was hooked as a child and turned my hobby into my passion and then into my mortgage, just love performing, entertaining and adding that something special to your event.
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
Your in for a real treat I promise but you guys are the real stars not me. I simply facilitate the fun. You will , off course, be amazed, captivated and entertained but it's together we achieve this, its certainly not all about me. My objective is simple , to provide top class entertainment that will enhance the event. If its just slight of hand magic you want then I'm probably not your guy, but if its mystery entertainment with laughter, shock and fun and then it's perfect for your event. I guarantee it will be great and you'll be happy to have booked me.
What do you love most about your job?
To entertain and leave guests with a feeling of wonder and awe. To be a small part of the greater goal which is the event itself. It is truly humbling to play a positive part in other peoples lives and together feel that sense of wonder that is normally reserved for children. To be able to give that feeling is a blessing and the greatest job in the world.
What inspired you to start your own business?
It was my hobby but was inundated with requests to perform so here I am.
Why should our clients choose you?
I would! Honest. There are some dodgy entertainers out there who damage the reputation of our craft. I strive not to be one of those. Expect to be amazed, to be baffled, to be a little scared, but above all, expect to be entertained and left with lasting memories . Maybe, and hopefully, I , as with many others out there, can give this great art a great name once again. I predict our paths will cross at some point but until then, good luck and best wishes. p.s did I say its fun, it really is :-)
John
Entertainer
For weddings, party's, social gatherings as well as corporate events. Close up, stage or parlour.
magician
Magic of the mind . Not sleight of hand bit sleight of mind!
wedding entertainer
close up , stage or parlour.
magician
Magic of the mind- not sleight of hand but sleight of mind!