Also called: Mind Reader (Performer)
Performs 'mind-reading' and psychological illusions for audiences.
A mentalist studies body language and memory techniques, then 'predicts' a volunteer's secret thought on stage at a corporate show.
Approximate. Novelty performers are usually self-employed and paid per show or contract; income ranges from side-gig money to six figures for headliners.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Self-taught; magic and psychology knowledge.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Theater.
Growing slowly. Small niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Psychology-based live shows depend on a human reading real people.
Classes: Psychology, Theater, Speech, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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