Discovering the Magic of the Mind, with Mentalist Rick Silver (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 792)
In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Rick Silver, a mentalist, to discuss his unique career in mentalism. John and Rick delve into Rick’s background and expertise, as well as the distinctions between magic and mentalism. Rick shares intriguing stories about his mentorship under legendary mentalist Richard Osterlind, the mentalism techniques he uses, and how he engages audiences through interactive performances. Additionally, Rick demonstrates a compelling mentalism effect live on the show, providing listeners with a fascinating peek into the mind’s potential.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Mentalist Rick Silver
Rick Silver is a seasoned mentalist with over 20 years of experience captivating audiences with his mind-bending performances. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he offers unique entertainment for corporate events, private parties, and other special occasions.
Rick’s show is characterized by:
- Mesmerizing displays of perplexing mental feats
- ESP demonstrations and interactive experiences
- A blend of mind-reading and impossible predictions
- Consistent delivery with practiced flair and laugh-out-loud humor
Key aspects of Rick Silver’s performances include:
- Audience participation throughout the show
- Respectful treatment of guests, ensuring no one gets embarrassed
- Family-friendly content without blue humor
- Customizable show length, typically around 45 minutes
- Ideal for audiences of 8 to 200 guests
- No use of stooges or secret helpers
Rick Silver began his entertainment career in 1994, with experience in close-up magic at popular restaurants, such as Ray’s on the River, and stage shows. Rick loves to perform at “parlor” shows where he can connect more intimately with his audience.
In addition to his stage performances, Rick also offers strolling and close-up mentalism services.
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Topics Discussed in this Episode
00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
01:19 Meet Mentalist Rick Silver
02:03 Rick’s Journey from Magic to Mentalism
04:26 Understanding Mentalism vs. Magic
06:31 Inside a Mentalism Show
10:17 Live Mentalism Demonstration
12:50 Eliminating the Cards
15:08 The Power of the Mind
16:57 Booking Rick Silver
17:12 Influences and Inspirations
20:52 Memorizing Pi
23:59 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
Renasant Bank and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant support North Fulton Business Radio
Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.
Casa Nuova is a proud family-owned and operated restaurant, serving classic, authentic and traditional Italian cuisine and top tier hospitality since 1998.
Casa Nuova is a cook-to-order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus daily specials. They are a farm-to-table establishment, meaning that in the summertime, they cultivate their own vegetables in their garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!
Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.
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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray
With over 790 shows and having featured over 1,200 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!
The show welcomes a wide variety of business, non-profit, and community leaders to get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates business by sharing positive business stories that traditional media ignore. Some media leans left. Some media leans right. We lean business.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.
The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.
John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.
