Gerry McCambridge

Gerry McCambridge took his love for magic and mixed it with the observational skills he learned from his father, a New York City Detective, to create the character of “The Mentalist.”

In 2002, McCambridge wrote his first TV show, “The Mentalist.” The show aired on NBC to millions in the United States and also in Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., South Korea, Canada, Africa, Thailand, India, the Netherlands, and the Middle East.

After seeing McCambridge perform, CBS thought the concept of merging the skills of a mentalist with a detective was so interesting that they contacted McCambridge and asked him to help with a weekly TV series based on that premise. The producers wanted to express their thanks, so they gave McCambridge a shout-out in season 5, episode 13, by naming a character in the show “Mr. McCambridge!”

In the summer of 2004, McCambridge performed his one-man show, “The Mentalist,” to critical acclaim Off-Broadway in New York City. In 2005, he moved his show to Las Vegas, where he was voted the “Best Magic Show” in all of Las Vegas and is ranked among the Top 10 Las Vegas tourist attractions by TripAdvisor.

McCambridge’s peculiar gift sets him apart from the average magician. He reads minds, manipulates people's thoughts, and completely leaves his audience spellbound, and he does it without a magic wand, pretty showgirls, or elaborate props.

What makes McCambridge even more endearing is his life story and why he had to learn to read people's minds. He used his newly developed magic skills to control not only his own destiny but also the world around him. Like the Phoenix, he rose from his own ashes.

Anyone who has faced adversity will gain inspiration from his compelling story. They will be melted by his candor, amazed at his resourcefulness and goal-setting ability, and warmed by his magic. Through his story, they will learn to find their own inner magic.