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The American Acrobats provides the corporate & special event industry with a huge variety of ground & aerial performances using elite professional performers. We also do trade shows & private events as well.

Educational and entertaining keynote that blends cybersecurity with mentalism. Gary S. Chan is a performing mentalist known for blending keen insight, psychology, and a touch of mystery into unforgettable experiences for his audiences. Gary's presentation explores the intersection of deception, intuition, and the human mind. Whether in intimate gatherings or larger venues, his style emphasizes connection, wonder, and the deeper mysteries behind what it means to think and believe. Testimonials: • “Gary performed as a keynote for a conference I help organize and he was awesome! The audience loved him and his presentation was wonderful. He was also really easy to work with and an amazing professional.” – Alex W. • “In addition to his phenomenal stage performance, Gary was great to work with behind the scenes as we discussed the finer details around planning the event. His show is well-designed and planned to perfection, and he comes ready with everything needed to deliver a high-value performance.” - Jodi S. • “Gary was a keynote speaker at the annual Gateway to Innovation conference in St. Louis. Gary was very easy to work with prior to the conference. He was very responsive on all communication and questions. Gary delivered a great keynote with mind-boggling exercises that engaged the entire audience of 1,500 attendees. The audience participation, exercises, and messaging all worked very well together in delivering an awesome presentation.” - David K. • “Gary recently performed a mentalist act at our company meeting with over 500 people in attendance and had everyone laughing and at the edge of their seat! Fabulous 5 star performance, very creative, highly recommended!” – Jamie B. Speech Summary: Another day, another phish. With the advancement of research in psychological behavior and tools like ChatGPT, it is increasingly difficult for organizations to protect themselves from their weakest link — their employees. What happens when one moves beyond phishing emails to predictive analytics? Find out with acclaimed mentalist Gary S. Chan, a mind-reader who will show you that it's possible to predict human behavior under real-world conditions and influence people to "freely" make the choices you want. This is social engineering on a completely different level. This is . . . Extreme Social Engineering. https://gschan2000.com Learning Objectives: • Increased awareness and appreciation for the breadth and effectiveness of social engineering • Importance of being observant and skeptical Trailer (with audio): https://gschan2000.com/trailer Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBKSgSyvubk Past reviews: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gary+the+Mentalist/@38.6731679,-90.4346444,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x8adf5b5e31f7d53b:0x1abdd10387defa8e!8m2!3d38.6731679!4d-90.4346444!9m1!1b1 Bio: Gary S. Chan is a security mentalist, an intellectual who uses game theory and math to predict and influence people. As a highly sought after speaker, Gary’s unique approach blends cybersecurity with the magic of mentalism to help audiences around the world learn to be more observant of how criminals use predictable human behavior to exploit others for gain. Gary is trained in behavioral profiling, conflict management, negotiation, interrogation, and mediation. He is currently System VP and CISO at a large US-based healthcare system, has architected anti-fraud systems for state agencies, has led the information security teams for a large-cap technology company, and was an evaluator and mentor for cybersecurity start-ups as part of a venture capital fund. He served as President of the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy Alumni Association and Technology Officer for the Greater St. Louis Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds four security certifications and a degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from MIT. Washington University article about Gary: https://commonreader.wustl.edu/how-to-become-a-mentalist/ Insured by Specialty Insurance Agency as a mentalist, emcee, and public speaker while in the US. Proof of insurance available.

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The Agility Groups’ interactive keynotes and workshops lead audiences through activities and exercises that give them the Three Rules of Improvisation: Deep Listening, Being Present in the Moment, and Collaboration that “Yes …and” brings. Instead of learning about comedy they learn how to be agile when needed. The bottom line? Our keynotes & workshops deliver increased trust and a culture of innovation for your group - the drivers of success.

Awards, Recognition Items, Promotional Products, Apparal and everything SWAG or BRANDED Successories and Awards.com are trusted suppliers of awards, employee recognition gifts, and branded promotional products for organizations of every size. We offer stocked and custom awards, engraved gifts, service milestones, onboarding kits, event swag, and fully branded corporate gift solutions. Our team supports fast turnarounds, small or large programs, and decorated items with your logo. Whether you need appreciation gifts, premium trophies, or curated swag for events, we make it easy to source high-quality, on-brand products that show gratitude and reinforce your culture.

White label your event or accommodation with Away Together. From wedding parties, to resorts, Away Together transforms to advertise and up-sell all of your offerings. Additionally, you can collect a commission off of external bookings!

On brand. On time. On it from concept to execution. Blueprint Studios is a premier full-service event design and production agency with over 300,000 one-of-a-kind rental pieces curated to elevate any experience—from luxury lounges to immersive activations. With creative hubs in Las Vegas and San Francisco, and the capability to travel anywhere in the world, we’re the strategic partner that brings your vision to life. From intimate soirées to global conferences, we craft high-impact experiences by blending thoughtful design, custom fabrication, large-format print, floral artistry, and an unmatched inventory of trend-forward rentals. Every event we touch becomes a story—designed with precision, built with intention, and remembered for years. We’re the studio of studios. With six in-house divisions and a team of passionate designers, engineers, strategists, and producers, we deliver holistic, end-to-end event solutions—efficiently and flawlessly. We bring the energy. We don’t just build events. We craft moments that connect, engage, and inspire. Let’s create something unforgettable.

Midwest Promotional Group is a full-service promotional distributor and decorator headquartered in Burr Ridge, IL. Since 1926, we’ve helped brands connect with their audiences through high-impact branded merchandise, custom kitting, and fulfillment solutions. We specialize in: Promotional Products & Branded Merchandise Custom-decorated items for events, client gifts, employee recognition, and marketing campaigns. Company Webstores Turnkey solutions for building, managing, and fulfilling custom online stores – including decoration, inventory management, and pick/pack/ship services. Kitting & Gifting Personalized kits for onboarding, conferences, virtual events, appreciation programs, and holiday gifting – shipped to one or thousands of locations. In-House Decoration & Fulfillment Our on-site capabilities include embroidery, screen printing, DTG, heat transfer, and full-service logistics for national programs. Whether supporting a national sales meeting, virtual conference, client gift program, or employee swag rollout, Midwest Promotional Group delivers end-to-end solutions that are creative, scalable, and on time. Let us bring your brand to life — and deliver it anywhere it needs to go.

Who We Are A tech company, specializing in people we are an innovative, disruptive, tech-powered staffing solution focused on pairing dependable talent with brands to achieve unparalleled success across North America.

Your go-to-source for unique, logo-branded giveaways of all kinds for all events at all price points. Today, thanks to company founder, Shari Verrone, Stackable Sensations'​ elite team of dedicated specialists, and positive word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied customers, (which fuels over 95% of their business!) Stackable Sensations has become the industry's go-to source for the most creative and high-quality corporate items, executive gifts, branded/logoed giveaways, and customized baby gifts. Whether for corporate events, media publicity/press junkets, sales meetings and conferences, trade shows, golf outings, room drops, training seminars, corporate fulfillment, special event or occasion, Stackable Sensations can help you take it to the next level. A true business partner who gets the job done on time and within budget, Stackable Sensations helps you deliver a "Wow"​ factor unequalled in the marketplace.