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Mark Toland

Mind Reader and Magician

Mark Toland is an international award-winning mind reader. His entertainment is the go-to choice for major corporate and college events around the world. Mark has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, WGN, NPR, SiriusXM, and WBEZ.

In 2019, Mark was the artist-in-residence at the Chicago Magic Lounge and Liberty Magic (Pittsburgh) with his hit show “MIND READER”. ABC called Mark “The best we’ve ever seen!” and Broadway World called it “A standout performance of mind over matter.”

In 2018, Mark’s critically-acclaimed one man show “MIND READER” won the prestigious Chicago Theatre Award for “Best Special Event.” In the same year, Mark’s international “Out Of My Mind” tour garnered praise across North America. The show won “Best of Fest” (Kansas City), a “Top 10 Pick” (Kansas City), and “Outstanding Mentalism Performance” (San Diego). Vue Weekly says “Mark Toland is sincerely funny, heartfelt and keeps you in awe!” and awarded the show “☆☆☆☆☆” (“Five Stars”) at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival.

In 2017, Mark went on an international tour performing sold out shows around North America. "The Mystery Tour" earned praise and awards from New York City to San Diego, including "Best of Fest" (NYC), “Audience Choice” (NYC), "Pick of Fringe" (Orlando), "Outstanding Mentalism Performance" (San Diego), and “Top Selling Show” (Chicago).

Mark has also correctly guessed the outcome of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, predicted the headlines of the Chicago Tribune, and bicycled through Chicago traffic completely blindfolded.

After multiple appearances on WGN TV in Chicago, Mark was hired to create and star in a 12 part WGN Radio Web Series. Mark is also a two-time TEDx Speaker, has been featured in Campus Activities Magazine, and was a featured performer at Disney World. Today, he performs hundreds of shows each year for exclusive events worldwide.

Sept. 20, 2020

Afraid of Mind Reading

Award-winning mind reader Mark Toland talks about getting into people's heads and his skepticism about the paranormal.
Guest: Mark Toland