Astonishing And Unique Entertainment That Will Make Your Event Unforgettable.
Booking live entertainment can feel like a gamble. Mark Cairns, Mind Reader, makes it safe, simple and effective - engaging and then entertaining everyone, and keeping things smooth from first contact to final applause. You get positive reactions you can depend on, without the stress.
Mark Cairns is a hilarious fake psychic who acknowledges being a complete fraud, and yet somehow still knows exactly what your guests are thinking. This is entertainment designed for an intelligent and sophisticated audience.
Mind Reading For
What Is Mind Reading?
In Mark's hands, Mind Reading isn't about psychic powers or mystical claims. Instead, it's a blend of techniques that are used - sometimes openly, sometimes not-so-openly, but always playfully and respectfully - to create moments that feel impossible. The result is smart and funny entertainment that surprises people without insulting their intelligence.
Influencing People
Reading People
Psychology
Deduction & Logic
“I did worry about using a mind reader for a corporate event but my fears were laid to rest by his excellent performance (and accuracy).”
Michelle Laycock, Merck
“We had no idea what a ‘mind reading’ act might entail. We made a good choice – the simplicity but effectiveness of his act was fantastic... ”
Ruth and Jeff Willetts, Sutton Coldfield
“I didn't bank on Mark's amazing talent for mind reading and ability to make people's jaw drop!”
Rebecca Hatherell, TA Instruments
Beyond Magic
Clients often describe Mark as being "like a magician for intelligent people". While some magicians say they can read minds, it can often wind up being a case of "you pick a card out of this deck, and I'll read your mind and tell you what it is". Without a playing card in sight, Mark’s mind reading turns a fond and affirming eye on the guests themselves. The questions they find themselves asking aren’t just “how did he do that?” (though that’s usually the first one), but what this moment reveals about how we think, choose, and behave. It’s warm, funny, and entertaining — but above all, it’s about the audience rather than the performer’s ego.
Mark Cairns
INTELLIGENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Mark Cairns stands out by doing something most fake psychics avoid: he openly admits he's a complete fraud - but still leaves your guests completely mystified. With this unusual approach he disarms scepticism instantly, replacing it with curiosity, laughter, and genuine astonishment. Don’t let the honesty fool you: the effects are mind-bending, funny, and intriguing.
Mark's performances create experiences that feel personal rather leaving guests feeling “performed at”. This happens whether he is engaging the entire room from the front, or simply mingling with the guests, adapting effortlessly to the room, the people, and the moment. The focus is always on making a warm and genuine connection with the guests, not on Mark himself.
At the heart of the act is a set of deliberate contradictions: he is deceptive, yet honest about it; mysterious, yet transparent; sophisticated, yet irreverent. These tensions are what make the experience so compelling - audiences know they’re being fooled, but don't feel foolish as a result, and so can’t help but lean in to enjoy the experience.
Whether at a corporate event or a private party, Mark delivers more than amazement. He creates moments that spark conversation, invite reflection, and linger long after the applause has faded. The result is entertainment that doesn’t just fill time, but adds something memorable — and meaningful — to the event itself.
Mark Cairns: The Fake Psychic You'll Never Forget.
“they are right, you are good”
-Sir Paul McCartney
“come back here and do that again”
-Simon Cowell
“what an absolute freak”
-Steve Knibbs, Evening of Deception
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Reviews
I observed Mark in action with senior management and he was absolutely amazing. His observations and his effects left them dumbfounded. Such a skill could leave people feeling transparent and/or stupid, but Mark is funny and charismatic and made people feel comfortable and relaxed. I hope we can call upon him again in the not-too-distant future, and I will be recommending him to my event organising colleagues.
We were looking for someone who would be able to entertain everyone attending the function, to help them to both have a good time and to get to know one another better. I am happy to say that Mark easily exceeded our expectations and really helped to make the whole evening. I was particularly impressed with Mark's professional manner with guests. Every comment I received was very complementary.
I hired Mark Cairns to entertain at our retail winter showcase at The Grove in NW London. One of our management team had seen Mark doing his mind reading at another event and recommended that we hire him. I wasn’t sure what having a “mind reader” along to our evening dinner would entail, but suffice to say Mark’s act was unlike that of any other performer I’ve ever seen, and it was perfect for our key retail buyers. If you have guests you want to delight and entertain then I suggest you hire Mark.
We fretted and fussed about what we could do to make my husband's 60th birthday an event that everyone would remember. We needed a magnet to pull together all those disparate groups of assorted friends, relatives and business colleagues — someone who could encourage cross-cultural conversation and make the socially nervous into bold socialites.Thankfully, we found Mark.He moved around the party performing mind games that truly astonished. It was quite different from anything I have ever seen before. Each 'exercise' seemed simple in its initial phase but then he added layers that defied our comprehension.Everyone will remember the party because they will remember Mark. I am hoping that one day soon I will have a chance to organise another party with Mark in the spotlight. In the meantime, I will be sure to tell anyone organising an event that they must include Mark's quite unique entertainment skills.
Having Mark there really added a special touch to the day. Mark was incredibly professional and yet really good fun. People are still talking about him and are still mystified — although wild theories abound!I would not hesitate in recommending that people hire Mark for their wedding or other special occasions. He is both excellent and a thoroughly nice person who contributed in no small part in making our wedding day a day to remember.I have no doubt we'll meet again — just as soon as the Best Man (Tim) gets his act together and asks his girlfriend to marry him!
Mark entertained, amazed and completely bewildered our family and friends. The feedback on not just his great skill, but his warm, relaxed and humorous manner, coupled with his ensuring that every person present was entertained, confirms that we made the right choice in booking him.We have numerous brilliant photos of people's faces showing every expression imaginable before they broke out into laughter and disbelief, proving that Mark helped our guests enjoy themselves as much as we wanted them to.Personally, we were extremely pleased with every aspect of Mark's services; his professionalism, thoughtfulness and competitive pricing, and of course his amazing talent means we would not hesitate to recommend or book him for future occasions. He did a brilliant job.
Latest Blog
Curious? Or Serious?
I’ve now written three blog posts explaining why I never, ever, ever, EVER, EVER, EVER tell people how it’s done.
March 12, 2026
In Defence Of Becoming A Kid Again – Why I Don’t Tell
This follows on from a couple of other posts, one about why people always ask “How I Do It?” (short answer: it’s reflexive) and one about the ethical basis for why I don’t answer that question (short answer: counter-intuitively, it leaves them better protected from bad people with ill intent.)
March 12, 2026
It’s For Your Own Good! Why I Won’t Tell How
In a previous post, I explained why people inevitably ask the question “How did you do that?”, why they ask it, and how I deal with it
March 12, 2026
How “How?” Helps Your Event.
I start every single performance I deliver with what, on the face of it, sounds like the worst sales pitch in history
March 12, 2026
There Are Children There? No Problem! (Unless…)
Is Mark’s mind reading act appropriate for an event where children will be present? The short answer is yes, with a couple of caveats.
March 12, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mark travel?
Yes. Mark is based in Southern Oxfordshire and whilst the majority of his work is based in the South of England, Mark performs all over the UK and (as an EU passport holder) also regularly performs in Europe.
Is this suitable for a corporate / family / young / older audience?
Mark’s act has broad appeal, and was designed with corporate audiences in mind. Mark is equally at home entertaining people that range in age from late teens through to octogenarians, and is just as much at ease in the company of salt-of-the-earth blue collar groups as he is with Royalty of both the domestic and exotic varieties.
There are only 8 of us - is this too small a group?
Not at all - in fact, this is where Mark’s talents can really shine. For groups as small as 4 people, Mark will present what the Victorians called a Parlour Show - a private performance of feats that build over the course of 35-40 minutes to a rather astonishing conclusion.
Will Mark need background information on the guests?
No - in fact Mark generally requests that he is NOT briefed on attendees, so that the host can later sincerely assure guests that Mark knew nothing in advance about the audience.
