Mind Magic: Mentalism Secrets For Influence & Engagement with Keith Kong

Mastering Influence From The Stage: Insights from Professional Mentalist Keith Kong Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball interviews professional mentalist Keith Kong about the psychology of influence and mentalism. Keith shares insights on how to engage audiences, the planning process for his shows, and the subtle techniques he uses to gauge and influence his audience. He also discusses the similarities between mentalism and speaking, emphasises the importance of preparation, and explores the role of hypnosis and NLP in his work. Listeners are treated to practical tips on tonality, body language, and audience interaction to elevate their communication and presentation skills. Visit https://www.kongmentalist.com/ to learn more about Keith and his shows. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Influence and Hypnosis 00:24 Meet Keith Kong: The Professional Mentalist 01:46 The Art of Mentalism and Performance 03:27 Planning and Structuring a Show 08:34 Engaging the Audience 15:45 Psychology and Mentalism Insights 25:49 Understanding Everyday Hypnosis 26:25 The Reality of Hypnotherapy 27:04 Negative Responses to Hypnosis 29:53 Techniques and Applications of Hypnosis 32:19 The Importance of Tonality in Communication 34:24 Body Language and Stage Presence 38:59 Upcoming Projects and Events 41:44 Final Thoughts and Takeaways Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Quiz and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedIn Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.