Robaire's 'State of Mind'

Your audience can expect an evening they will remember fondly for a very long time after the event is done and everyone has gone home.

As an organizer and event planner you want to ensure your client, your guests and attendees leave the event feeling like "Wow, this was an event worth attending... this was an evening worth remembering. I am so happy I came". This is the kind of experience Robaire brings to your guests. But don't take our word for it. Here is a recent Review by David R. Dunlop, a leading international conference and event planner:

"As a conference and event planner, I am constantly looking for ways to raise the standard of my clients’ events—meeting room layout and décor that sets them apart from other events, greater audio-visual excitement and entertainment that is added to the gala dinner to make it a standout experience. That is where Robaire and 'State of Mind' comes into play.

I work to ensure that my clients have an experience that fits the event. Over several years, I was able to see parts of 'State of Mind' and the complete presentation. Consequently, a year ago, I directed a client to the 'State of Mind' website. The reaction—let’s meet Robaire and discuss. The day after the conference dinner and 'State of Mind', the conversation was what I had expected—State of Mind. I look forward to having the opportunity to recommend Robaire and 'State of Mind' to other clients. It is not just good, it is very good – a great evening’s entertainment."

David Dunlop understands what it takes to organize large conferences and corporate events. He has been doing this internationally since 1987 (for over 30 years).

So what makes Robaire's "State of Mind" so different from other magical acts and performances?

To begin, Robaire is a mentalist. Mentalism is more about sleight of mind than sleight of hand. It is, in a word, creating a most believable illusion of mind reading. His goal is to so impress your guests with the quality of magic they experience that not only will they leave your event, function or party totally mystified and thrilled at what they have just experienced, but with enduring memories of a very special evening that they will carry with them long after the evening is over.

Secondly, his tagline is "Magic for the Intelligent Mind". Robaire’s unique and entertaining performances are designed to deliver a thought-provoking experience that goes well beyond superficial and predictable illusions. By framing elements of his performance within historical, philosophical and scientific narratives, he dares his audience to follow him beyond the boundaries of perceived reality—enchanting his audiences with the mysterious wonder of mentalism and magic.

Thirdly, because of the nature and focus of his performance, Robaire fits well into any audience, including, and in particular, respectable and discerning corporate and conference audiences who may be a wee bit skeptical about this genre of entertainment but who, after seeing a number of highly accomplished mentalists and magicians on "America's Got Talent", are both curious and willing to give this kind of show a try.

And then there's Katrina. In 2016, the lovely Katrina joined Robaire on stage and became an integral part of the “State of Mind” experience. Katrina brings a touch of warmth, elegance and mystery to the performance that sets the show apart from and above the rest. Together, Robaire and Katrina create a magical experience for all guests… one they will never forget.

Browse Robaire's Profile, Reviews and videos. Visit his website and Facebook Page. And if you think this might just be an act that would captivate your group, why not give him a call. All Information is here in Robaire's Profile. You will be glad you did.

Magic for the Intelligent Mind

Robaire spent three years developing and perfecting his skills as a mentalist under the radar before he began performing impromptu shows for small groups of family and friends. On June 19, 2010, he made his first public appearance with: “State of Mind: A Night of Mentalism and Magic with Robaire.” The show was a resounding success.

Since then, Robaire has emerged as a sought-after mentalist and magician for public, corporate and private events, including performances at "The Olive" off the strip in Las Vegas; the Ontario Community Colleges Administrative Awards Dinner at Algonquin College (Ottawa); a graduation celebration aboard a hired cruise boat for the Tom Todoroff Conservatory of Fine Arts in Manhattan, New York; the Children’s Wish Foundation Fundraising Event, Centurian Conference & Event Centre in Ottawa, Canada, and much more.

Robaire’s unique and entertaining performances are designed to deliver a thought-provoking experience that goes well beyond superficial and predictable illusions. By framing elements of his performance within historical, philosophical and scientific contexts, he dares his audience to follow him beyond the boundaries of perceived reality—enchanting his audiences with the mysterious wonder of mentalism and magic.

Robaire is a past member of The Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, California, and the Canadian Association of Magicians.

When not delighting audiences, Robaire is a lawyer and partner in a prominent law firm in Ottawa and Halifax, Canada. For the past 20 years, one of his passions beyond law and magic has included studying Western intellectual history. He is currently writing a book about Galileo.

Robaire requires very little in the form of stage preparation or set up as his magic focuses on images within the human mind. Whereas most magicians rely to a large degree on props, staging and sleight of hand to create their illusions (many of which are highly skilled and entertaining, to be sure), Robaire relies almost exclusively on sleight of mind.

All Robaire requires is a quality A/V sound system and wireless microphone, one small table and four chairs, a whiteboard and, ideally, a 14' x 18' performance area. This can be stage or parlour. Robaire furnishes all of these, but may require a local technician to connect the microphone into the venue's sound system. (Robaire can also bring his own technician, at an added cost.)