Seth Mattison
Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World | Founder & CEO, FutureSight Labs | Future of Work Strategist | Author, The War at Work & The Future of Leadership
Max Major
World-Renowned Mentalist & Hypnotist | America's Got Talent Breakout Star | DoD-Tested Expert in Influence & Persuasion | 1B+ Views
Max Major doesn't just talk about the science of influence — he proves it, live, on your audience. With over 3,500 shows, a billion online views, and appearances before two U.S. Department of Defense intelligence agencies, he is the world's most credible mentalist in a corporate setting. His keynotes leave rooms simultaneously stunned and smarter about how human minds actually work.
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Max Major biography
Max Major is one of the most sought-after corporate entertainers and keynote speakers in the world — a Las Vegas-based mentalist and hypnotist who has performed over 3,500 live shows, amassed more than one billion views online, and earned a reputation as the go-to expert when organizations want to captivate a room while actually teaching it something. His client roster includes some of the most demanding audiences on the planet: Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Costco, Goldman Sachs, Lockheed Martin, and Booz Allen Hamilton, alongside command performances for Chief Justice John Roberts and Sir Richard Branson. For four consecutive years — 2011 through 2014 — he was named Washington D.C.’s Best Performance Artist by the Washington City Paper, before relocating to Las Vegas and scaling his corporate work globally.
Entertainment speaker Max Major sits at a rare intersection: he is as credible a scientist of influence as he is a performer. His studies in body language, behavioral psychology, and hypnosis are not stage dressing — they have been validated at the highest levels of institutional scrutiny. In the years following his rise to national prominence, he was called before two Department of Defense intelligence agencies to demonstrate his techniques in hypnosis, subliminal influence, and behavioral reading. That distinction — from corporate stages to classified government briefings — underscores that what Major does is not mere entertainment. It is applied human psychology delivered through an unforgettable format.
America’s Got Talent and a Billion Views
In 2020, Major competed on Season 15 of America’s Got Talent, becoming the breakout star of the season and the first contestant in the show’s history to advance from an online Zoom audition all the way to the live shows — a feat made all the more remarkable given that the season was filmed remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic. His performances generated unanimous standing ovations from the judges panel, and Simon Cowell, after witnessing Major’s mind-reading live, called it one of the most astonishing things he had ever seen in his entire life. Major’s television appearances extend across America’s Got Talent, the TODAY Show, Inside Edition, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.
As a speaker, Max Major does something most keynote speakers cannot: he makes the science of influence viscerally, unforgettably real. Rather than presenting slides about persuasion, he demonstrates it — live, on audience members, in real time. Executives, sales teams, and leadership groups leave his sessions with both the wonder of having experienced something inexplicable and the practical frameworks to read people more accurately, communicate with greater impact, and understand the invisible forces shaping every decision they make.
Max Major Speaking Videos
FULL KEYNOTE! Tricks of The Trade: How to read anyone like a mentalist - Max Major
Impossible Game of Influence - Max Major Mentalist LIVE Show!
Max Major Keynote Topics
Most people look without seeing and listen without hearing — and it costs them in every negotiation, conversation, and leadership moment. In this keynote, Max Major draws on his expertise in body language, behavioral pattern recognition, and social psychology to show audiences how to dramatically sharpen their ability to read people, detect deception, and understand what others are really communicating beneath their words. Delivered through live demonstrations that leave audiences genuinely astonished, this session transforms the abstract concept of emotional intelligence into a concrete, observable, and immediately applicable skill set.
The most powerful communicators in any room are rarely the loudest ones — they are the ones who understand how decisions are actually made. Drawing on principles from behavioral psychology, hypnosis, and decades of live performance experience, Max Major reveals the invisible levers of influence that shape every human interaction: why people say yes, how trust is built or destroyed in seconds, and how the most skilled communicators engineer outcomes before a word is spoken. Part keynote, part live demonstration, this session gives sales teams, executives, and leaders a fundamentally new understanding of the persuasion dynamics at play in every conversation they have.
The greatest obstacle most professionals face is not external competition — it is internal limitation. In this transformational session, Max Major applies principles from neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and hypnosis to explore how limiting beliefs form, how they silently shape decision-making and performance, and — most importantly — how to rewire them. Using stunning live demonstrations of the mind's malleability as entry points into hard science, Major gives audiences a practical framework for deliberately designing the mental habits that produce peak performance. This is not motivation — it is methodology.
This signature immersive keynote combines jaw-dropping feats of mentalism with science-backed strategies for personal and professional transformation. Max Major takes audiences on a journey through the hidden architecture of the human mind — exploring how thoughts become beliefs, beliefs become behaviors, and behaviors become outcomes. Through live audience participation, real-time demonstrations of suggestion and influence, and concrete psychological frameworks, attendees leave not just inspired but genuinely changed in how they approach challenge, resilience, and possibility. The experience is equal parts performance and paradigm shift.
FAQs on Booking Max Major
Why Max Major?
Booking Max Major for your event is one of the surest ways to guarantee your audience is still talking about it weeks later. He does not deliver a keynote and entertain — he does both simultaneously, and at a level that neither pure speakers nor pure entertainers can match. His expertise in influence, persuasion, body language, and behavioral psychology is real and institutionally validated: the same techniques he performs on corporate stages have been demonstrated to two U.S. Department of Defense intelligence agencies. His client list spans Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Google, and Lockheed Martin — organizations that do not book acts, they book results. For C-suite audiences, sales conferences, leadership retreats, and annual kickoffs where ordinary keynotes fall flat, Max Major delivers an experience people remember for years. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to check availability and secure Max Major for your next event.
Was Max Major on America's Got Talent?
Yes. Max Major competed on Season 15 of America's Got Talent in 2020, where he became the breakout star of the season. He made history as the first contestant ever to advance from an online audition all the way to the live shows — an extraordinary achievement given that the season was filmed entirely remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. His performances earned standing ovations and Simon Cowell called his mind-reading act one of the most astonishing things he had ever witnessed. His AGT appearances, combined with his broader television work across Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, the TODAY Show, and Inside Edition, have generated more than one billion views online.
What is the difference between a mentalist and a magician?
A magician typically uses physical props, sleight of hand, and misdirection to create illusions. A mentalist — like Max Major — focuses on the science and psychology of the mind: reading body language, behavioral cues, and subtle patterns of human behavior to appear to predict thoughts, decisions, and actions. Major's work is rooted in hypnosis, neuroscience, and behavioral psychology, which is why his techniques have attracted serious institutional interest beyond the entertainment world, including from U.S. Department of Defense intelligence agencies. The distinction matters for corporate audiences: Major's shows are not "magic tricks" — they are live demonstrations of influence and persuasion principles with direct business application.
What topics does mentalist speaker Max Major cover?
Max Major speaks on the psychology of influence and persuasion, reading body language and social intelligence, reprogramming mindset for peak performance, the neuroscience of decision-making, and how to communicate and connect more powerfully. Every session blends live mentalism demonstrations with science-backed frameworks that audiences can apply immediately in sales, leadership, and negotiation contexts. His keynotes are equally effective as pure entertainment headliners or as substantive conference sessions. Reach out to Aurum Speakers Bureau to find the right format for your event and secure Max Major's availability.
How to book Max Major as a keynote speaker?
Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Max Major as a speaker for your next event, conference, or board meeting. Simply fill out our contact form to inquire about Max Major's availability for a speaking engagement. One of our booking agents will respond to your request immediately and contact the speaker to let them know you want to hire them. We will assist you with obtaining speaking fees, booking information, and confirming availability for Max Major or any other top keynote speaker or celebrity of your choice.
How much is Max Major speaking fee?
Max Major speaking fees are determined by several factors, including the event's date, whether it's a virtual or in-person event, the duration, format, preparation required for their speech, and more. The same applies to the cost to hire any other top expert speakers and celebrities. The Speaker Fee Range listed on our website is simply a guideline and is subject to change without notice. If you would like to hire Max Major to deliver a keynote speech for your event, please fill out the contact form or email us at info@aurumbureau.com with as much detail as possible. One of our experienced agents will get in touch with you and let you know exactly how much it will cost to book Max Major.
How can I contact Max Major?
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Can I book Max Major for a virtual keynote?
Yes, Max Major is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Max Major for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.
