How to hack a human: Anthropology, magic, and social engineering

Join Paul Draper, world-renowned mentalist, comedy presenter, and expert in magic, psychology and human consciousness, to explore the psychology of influence. Drawing on his studies into Native American ceremonial practices, Spiritualist traditions, and Indigenous South American ceremonial cannibalism, Paul will weave together cultural understanding with the arts of ritual and illusion.

About the speaker

Paul Draper is a world-renowned mentalist, comedy presenter, and an engaging and interactive 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, Draper has been featured on Inside the NBA, Hell’s Kitchen, Pawn Stars, Ghost Adventures, Mindfreak, and House Hunters. Beyond his work in entertainment Draper is a sought-after speaker on topics including leadership, communication, and the psychology of influence. A trained anthropologist and member of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness, Draper explores diverse cultural expressions of belief, ritual, and consciousness.

Buy a copy of On Second Thought... Mentalism, Meaning and Performance

Copies of Paul's book can be purchased in advance with your ticket for £75, ready for collection and signing on the evening.

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