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What is mentalism anyway? American Heritage Dictionary defines mentalism as: men·tal·ism (mntl-zm) KEY NOUN: Parapsychological activities, such as telepathy and mind reading. The belief that some mental phenomena cannot be explained by physical laws. OTHER FORMS: mental·ist (Noun), mental·istic (Adjective) How do I know if this guy is any good? Candin performs regularly at Enchanted Springs Ranch in Boerne, TX. Just last year, Enchanted Springs hosted over 50,000 visitors alone and was recently endorsed by Oprah. Candin also works for Black Tie Casino and has appeared on several television shows. He has even performed at the San Antonio Alamodome (entertainers such as Elton John, Janet Jackson etc have performed there). He also was asked to perform at half time at the ATT Center for the San Antonio Spurs in 2010-11. Candin relies on his experience as a police detective as well as his masters degree in human resource development and training in hypnosis to enhance his skills as a mentalist. You can view the Video page for performance and promo videos! How much is this going to cost me? There are many performance options tailored to your individual desires. Pricing depends on many factors and is based on size, location and duration of the entertainment. There are also strolling performance packages (hourly rates) and hypnosis demonstrations. For local shows, travel expenses are saved! House parties are performed when the calender permits. If referred by an agent or event planner, please contact the agent or event planner. Is Candin willing to travel? Yes, with enough advance notice, Candin is available to fly to just about anywhere for that special event. What type of magic does Candin perform? Candin specializes in mentalism and paranormal type magic. This type of magic is suitable for audiences ages 10-99. Objects move, coins, flatware bend and twist, names, numbers and thoughts are revealed, predictions become true, spectator's sensory perception are enhanced and much much more! What do I do if an event planner or agent refers me? If you are working with an agent or event planner and you are viewing my website, please contact the agent or event planner for pricing. I am a Christian and unsure of all this. Is this against biblical teachings? Only if your faith is against clean, live entertainment. Candin makes no claims (he does not believe in psychics) other then being an entertainer. Candin believes in the Bible from Genisis through Revelation including the maps. In fact, there are even gospel presentations available also! Isn't there a TV series called "The Mentalist?" Absolutely and it is actually the closest media explanation to what a mentalist actually is. It stars Simon Baker who plays a mentalist and police detective. Sound familiar? Does Candin perform children's parties? Small children normally do not understand mentalism and the paranormal. However, Candin provides family and strolling type entertainment for select occasions. All of Candin's performances are squeaky clean. Check out video clip (click on video link to left) entitled: KLRN TV for how mentalism works for 10 yr olds! Why choose Candin? There are many cheaper magicians in San Antonio. Sure there are many cheaper alternatives available. New "magicians" are popping up every month. It boils down to who do you want to entertain your clients. Do you want someone who is just starting out or the only professional Mentalist in San Antonio? Do you want your clients to remember the world class entertainer you hired long after the event is finished? This is not just a show but a journey you will never forget. Comedy hypnosis shows are also available. The first page mentioned Hypnosis? Is Candin certified in hypnosis? Yes, Candin is a clinical hypnotist and is certified through The International Board of Clinical Practitioners. This separates him from the majority of mentalists in the world today.