Paul Draper

Paul Draper is a world-renowned mentalist, comedy presenter, and keynote speaker who has captivated audiences from the United Nations to Apple, Cambridge University to Yale, and Hollywood to Broadway. Draper has appeared on the History Channel, HBO, A&E, TNT, Hallmark, and the Travel Channel, and has been featured on "Inside the NBA," "Hell’s Kitchen," "Pawn Stars," "Ghost Adventures," "Mindfreak," and "House Hunters."

As an expert in magic, psychology, and human consciousness, Draper has worked alongside legendary figures such as David Copperfield, Lance Burton, and Teller of Penn & Teller. He has headlined top venues, including The Magic Castle in Hollywood, The Magic Circle in London, and major Las Vegas casinos like The Venetian, Orleans, and Planet Hollywood.

Beyond entertainment, Draper is a sought-after speaker on topics including leadership, communication, and the psychology of influence. His corporate clients include Lockheed Martin, Meta, Bentley, Oracle, Adobe, and the American Psychological Association. As a live interviewer, he has engaged major film and television stars before audiences of thousands at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention over the past decade.

A trained anthropologist and active member of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness, Draper explores diverse cultural expressions of belief, ritual, and consciousness. His studies have engaged with Native American ceremonial practices, Spiritualist traditions, and Indigenous South American ceremonial cannibalism, weaving together cultural understanding with the arts of ritual and illusion.

From boardrooms to theaters, Draper delivers unforgettable experiences that leave audiences amazed, inspired, and in awe long after the event ends.