Paul Draper is a Comedy Presenter, Mind-Reader, and Speaker, who has appeared on the History Channel, A&E, HBO, Hallmark, the Travel Channel, HGTV, and shows like Hell’s Kitchen, Pawn Stars, Ghost Adventures, Mindfreak, and House Hunters.
Draper has appeared with David Copperfield, Lance Burton, and Teller of Penn & Teller as an expert for the History Channel.
He has performed for HBO Comedy Fest at Caesar’s Palace and hosted companion documentaries for Steven Spielberg’s Poltergeist.
In Las Vegas, he has headlined for many casinos including the Orleans Casino and Planet Hollywood V Theater,
in addition to his seven years as house magician for the Venetian Hotel & Casino.
The International Magicians Society awarded Draper a Merlin Award for World’s Best Corporate Performer.
Recently, Draper has performed at Yale, USC, Apple, YPO, the Magic Castle in Hollywood, Off-Broadway, and the Magic Circle in London.
In addition to his corporate shows and lectures, Paul Draper is frequently called upon as an expert in fields ranging from magical history to human consciousness. As an anthropologist and member of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness, Paul Draper studies Native American ghost dancers, South American cannibals, and spiritualists.
"Paul Draper was great at our party, seriously really wonderful. I want to dig through the magical literature to find out how he accomplishes the things he does. I look forward to seeing another one of his shows soon."
-J.J. Abrams
Unique Offerings:
• Stage, emcee, or roving performances - Mysteries of the Mind is interactive entertainment where audience members become the stars of the show!
• Customizable content to fit your client’s needs - Draper's interactive show incorporates clean comedy, magic, and mindreading that can be personalized to incorporate your message.
• Hour-long shows, emcee breaks, or keynote presentations - Mysteries of the Mind's versatility makes it a perfect fit for seminars, conventions, universities, and theaters.