Mark Cairns
The fake psychic who’s upfront about being a complete fraud. and yet somehow still knows exactly what you’re thinking.
THE HONEST FRAUD
Mark Cairns is a Mind Reader who specialises in entertainment for sophisticated and intelligent audiences. Originally from New Zealand, Mark has been reading minds for over 30 years. He doesn’t claim supernatural powers. He doesn’t talk to spirits. He doesn’t bend spoons (unless he’s washing up.) His act isn’t spooky or woo-woo. He doesn’t predict the future, read palms or commune with the dead. Nor will he ask you to pick a card – ever.
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Instead, he uses a set of learned skills to create moments that leave people laughing, talking, and wondering how on earth he knew what they were thinking. His manner is relaxed and mischievous – he acknowledges that he is a fraud with a twinkle in his eye.
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Mark’s work is all about his audience - how they think, decide, hesitate, reveal, conceal, and give themselves away in tiny, fascinating ways. The result is an experience that feels impossible, but always grounded, modern, and refreshingly free of theatrics. It’s smart entertainment for smart people who prefer their surprises served up sans cheese.
How Does Mark Read Minds?
Good question. Everyone wants to know, but he's not saying. But, speaking in general terms, Mark uses the same broad category of techniques that fake psychics were using back in the 1930's to convince people they had supernatural abilities. Many of these techniques have been updated in the light of 20th century advances in science and psychology, but the four core principles remain the same.
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Influencing People
Controlling people's decisions and thoughts without them realising what is happening.
You think you have free will, do you? N'aww, bless your cotton socks.
Find Out For Yourself
There is only one way for sure to satisfy your curiosity:
The Experience
Astonishment. Laughter. Lively conversation.
Mark creates the kind of shared “What just happened?” moments that get guests talking. There’s no making people feel embarrased or stupid - just a room full of adults enjoying the rare experience of feeling genuinely surprised and delighted.
People who’ve never spoken to one another suddenly have something in common. People who thought they’d seen everything suddenly realise they haven’t. And people who’ve had a long day suddenly forget all about it.
WARNING: May contain mild charlatanism.
Uses
Corporate Events
Training & Team Building
Private Events
Format
Corporate Events
Training & Team Building
Featured Testimonials
“Everyone was impressed and mystified with his mind reading skills... It is often hard to impress our sales team.”
Jenny Pink
Ecclesiastical
“His mind reading was utterly incredible and my friends still can't get over how impressive his act was.”
Natalie Mason
London
“Mark wowed us with his mind reading last week. He was the sole topic of conversation for the remainder of the conference.”
Yvette Rebello
Warner Bros. UK, London
Why Book Mark?
Why People Book Mark (and Keep Booking Him)
Smart, modern entertainment for intelligent audiences
Zero embarrassment, zero cringe
Thirty years of experience
Broad appeal
Builds conversation and atmosphere
Flexible formats that fit almost any event
A personality that reassures organisers and intrigues guests
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you entertain children?
Yes, Mark’s act is perfectly family-friendly, but his act is aimed at an adult audience's attention span and interests. If you are looking for someone to entertain a group of children, Mark’s not your guy. But mixed adult/child audiences are fun, although you’ll probably find that it will be a little lost on the under-8s - they will probably be more interested in balloons.
Is Mark psychic?
Absolutely not. Every time Mark is in front of a new audience, he explains that he is an entertainer who uses the same techniques that fraudulent psychics have been using for years. These are learned techniques - click on the pulsing circular icons in the atom above for more details.
Doesn’t it leave people a bit freaked out?
No. Mark sets people at ease, and the information he extracts from people isn’t of a personal nature. Instead, people are left intrigued, entertained and astonished.
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