Paul Draper Keynote Speaker

Inspiring Entertainer
Engaging Educator
Energizing Corporate Speaker

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Paul Draper's Biography

Paul Draper is a world-renowned mentalist, comedy presenter, and keynote speaker who has captivated audiences from the United Nations to Apple, Cambridge to Yale, and Hollywood to Broadway. With appearances on the History Channel, HBO, A&E, TNT, Hallmark, and Travel Channel, he 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 like 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 member of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness, Draper’s studies have taken him from Native American ghost dancers to Spiritualists, to South American cannibals, blending cultural insight with ritual and illusion.

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

Keynotes That Open Minds & Drive Results

As a cognitive anthropologist and Las Vegas headliner, Paul Draper brings unmatched energy and insight to every stage. He has lectured at Yale, Cambridge, and the United Nations, and consulted for global leaders like Apple, Facebook, and some of the nation’s top healthcare systems.

Paul’s keynote experiences combine academic expertise with awe-inspiring mentalism to explore topics like:

Mindfulness & Self-Care

Culture: Mission & Vision Alignment

Leadership & Change Management

Cyber Security & Social Engineering

No canned speeches here—Paul works directly with clients to embed company values, goals, and key leadership messages into each presentation. The result? A keynote that’s customized, high-impact, and remembered long after the applause fades.

Close-Up Magic

Close-up magic brings the show directly to your audience, delighting guests with amazing effects performed right before their eyes! During close-up entertainment, Paul Draper mingles with your guests for an experience that is unforgettable.

Master of Ceremonies

An emcee must be able to keep up the pacing of a show, keeping the audience engaged and entertained. Most importantly, an emcee must be able to seamlessly communicate information and fill time to fix any problem that may arise.

Shaq can't believe his eyes! – Las Vegas!

PAUL DRAPER at MARVYN'S Magic Theater in Palm Springs, California

Comments & Testimonials

Paul Draper was great at our party, seriously really wonderful. I want to dig through the magical literature to find out how he accomplishes the things he does. I look forward to seeing another one of his shows soon.

J.J. Abrams Director - Star Wars, Star Trek, and Westworld

Paul Draper is my favorite guest on our program. I love what he does!

Mark Steines The Hallmark Channel and Entertainment Tonight

If you’ve got an embarrassing secret, you might want to bring a tin-foil hat.

Rick Lax Las Vegas Weekly