“Meet the mind behind a thousand rooms left speechless.”
Meet Mentalist & Forensics Expert Scott Xavier
Scott Xavier is a corporate mentalist and forensic mind reader who has spent 20+ years and more than 5,000 shows turning events into unforgettable experiences. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology (and a minor in Criminal Justice) and training in forensic profiling from his time at the Illinois State Police Crime Lab, he doesn’t just perform tricks — he reads people.
The Story
Born in Chicago during a legendary blizzard, Scott grew up in a blue-collar family — his father a dedicated Chicago police officer, which sparked his lifelong fascination with investigation and human behavior.
He followed that fascination into the Illinois State Police Crime Lab, analyzing evidence and sharpening the observation, deduction, and profiling skills that would become the backbone of his act.
His performing career began in Chicago nightlife, where he owned and operated Mystique Magic Bar, learning to read a room the way he once read evidence.
When the late-2000s downturn hit, the exclusive corporate mentalist adapted — becoming the resident performer at Milwaukee’s SafeHouse, the world’s oldest magic bar, from 2009 to 2013. That same year, 2009, Campus Beat Magazine named him Best New Campus Artist, presented by Robert Cairo.
In 2013 he competed on America’s Got Talent, earning buzz for his bold predictions and audience interaction.
Today he headlines with Interview with the Mind Reader, his interactive touring show for corporate galas, private theater buyouts, and luxury events — with monthly appearances at JW Marriott Marco Island and headlining sets at the Theatre of Magic in Miami. After recovering from a serious hand injury, he is back on stage with his hands at 100%.
His battle with diabetes hasn’t dimmed his drive — it has inspired the motivational elements woven into his shows, a reminder that resilience is its own kind of magic.
As Scott puts it, a mentalist is “an artist painting a memory of the paranormal — his canvas, your mind.”
Press & TV
- America’s Got Talent (2013)
- Magic Caught on Camera — his own TV special, Travel Channel
- Barstool Sports halftime special
- World Cup VIP and backstage lounges at Hard Rock Stadium
- Author of Tricky Business
Testimonials
“You Are The BEST!”
— Michael Jordan“I Only Associate With The Greats! You’re One Of Them…”
— Warren Sapp, NFL Hall Of Fame“Are We In The MATRIX?”
— Ice Cube“The second best spoon bender in the world.”
— Uri Geller“Scott Is Better Than Anything We’ve Had At The Estate In St. Louis. And We’ve Had All Kinds Of Entertainment There. Nothing Compares!”
— Adolphus Busch, Anheuser-Busch InBev“Scott Xavier — AMAZING! That Was Surreal!”
— Maynard James Keenan, Tool
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