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Described as the “cream of the crop” when it comes to entertainers, Banachek is the world’s leading mentalist. 

Performers around the world such as the colorful Penn & Teller, “The Amazing” James Randi, and television’s unique street magician David Blaine seek his performing expertise. Companies and theatres seek him for his outstanding performing abilities. An attribute to his expert performing abilities, Banachek received the ‘Entertainer of the Year’ award from the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (A.P.C.A.) in 1998 and 1999 and the ‘Campus Novelty Act of the Year’ in 2000. He has also received the coveted Psychic Entertainer’s Creativity Award for his outstanding contributions and inventions in the world of Mentalism.

Banachek has appeared on most major TV shows including The Today Show and CNN Live. He has had full-page newspaper and magazine articles in everything from Psychology Today to The National Enquirer. With two Japanese and two British specials under his belt, Banachek is considered by most in the business to be the number one thought reader in the world.

Free parking will be available in the Scott Street Parking Lot and in the Cornerstone Parking Garage on South Limestone all day.

Family Weekend entry event button is required. No on-site registration sales.

 

Accessibility:

  • This event may include extra-large groups of 1,000 or more people.
  • This event will include auditory stimulation such as extra loud sounds, music, and cheers.
  • This event will include visual stimulation such as bright lights, colors, or flashing/strobe lights.
  • ADA parking is available with any ADA parking permit in the Gatton Student Center parking lot on Avenue of Champions, in the Scott Street parking lot, and in the Cornerstone Parking Garage on S. Limestone. Guests may also drop off participants in front of any doughnut tasting location before parking your vehicle.
  • Elevators are available inside the Gatton Student center. 
  • ADA restrooms are available inside the Gatton Student Center.