Thoughts from The Business Magician
Kostya’s Blog
UCF Alum Turned Keynote Speaker & Magician
UCF’s Pegasus Magazine recently featured my motivational speaking and magician career in its magazine.
2023’s Magic Word: The Power of “Authentic”
Merriam-Webster’s 2023 word of the year, “authentic,” holds the key to business success. Magician and motivational speaker reveals secrets to genuine connection and thriving in a world of hype.
Sales Kickoff Speakers: A Guide
Looking for the perfect sales kickoff speaker? This guide explains how to find a top motivational keynote speaker for your sales kickoff event.
The Magician’s Formula: 4 Tools to Create Legendary Customer Experiences
Magicians are masters of customer perception. Learn their 4 techniques to get inside customers’ heads, exceed expectations, and create legendary service experiences.
How I Became a Virtual Magician Doing Online Magic Shows
From canceled gigs to Zoom magic shows — here’s my unexpected story to becoming a virtual magician.
How Hairstylists & Image Professionals Think Like Magicians
Magician and keynote speaker shares 3 tips from his presentation to 1000 stylists on how they can think like magicians to better understand clients, manage perceptions, and grow.
Fun Motivational Speaker
Kostya Kimlat is a fun keynote speaker who blends magic, insights, and humor into motivational keynotes. Learn why a fun motivational speaker matters.
Magician Keynote Speaker — Why Your Corporate Team Needs To Think Like A Magician™
As The Business Magician, I combine magic, psychology & motivation in my keynotes to teach perception management - helping teams connect, communicate & achieve extraordinary results.
Healthcare Speaker: Secrets from a Magician for Medical Innovation
Learn how healthcare providers can "Think Like A Magician™" to transform patient relationships and perceptions through improved communication and understanding.
Think Like A Magician™ — But Don’t Trick People
Learn how to Think Like A Magician™ to understand human psychology, boost empathy and communication, and positively transform how people perceive the world.
The 15 ‘Muggle’ Jobs That Need to Think Like A Magician™ — And Why
What can teachers and other careers learn from magicians? Adopting a magician's mindset can help anyone communicate more effectively and creatively solve problems.
I’m a Magician Speaker - How I Can Transform Your Company
Learn how thinking like a magician can transform your company's culture, shift perceptions and morale, improve communication and problem-solving, and streamline processes.
A Magician’s Approach to Reducing Wait Times For Your Business
Take a page from a magician's book of secrets and discover how to reduce wait times in your business. In this blog post, we'll explore the psychology of waiting, share practical strategies, and provide actionable insights that will leave you inspired to create extraordinary customer experiences.
Elevate Your Performance–Two Magician-Approved Strategies to Level Up Your Job Skills
Join me as I reveal my magician's dual-strategy approach to mastering job skills, turning ordinary work into extraordinary performances.
Practice Like A Performer: A Magician’s Perspective on Your 9-to-5
Discover how to transform your everyday job into a journey of growth and development with the unconventional wisdom of a practicing magician.
Job Search Like A Magician: 3 Secrets to Astonish Employers
Here’s the secret I want to share with you: the principles of magic can also work wonders for individuals like you in your quest for a new job or career advancement. In this article, I’ll unveil a few magician’s secrets that will help you work your magic and elevate your career.
Reduce Your “Time to Magic” At Work—And Serve Customers Like A Magician
Discover the secrets to reducing the "Time to Magic" in your business and creating extraordinary customer experiences. Learn from the world of magic and apply principles that captivate and delight audiences effortlessly. Unveil your unique magic, streamline onboarding, optimize touchpoints, foster connection, and surprise and delight your customers along their journey.
Your Barista is a Mentalist
Discover the hidden skills of your barista that make them akin to mentalists in predicting your tipping behavior. Learn the power of observation, empathy, and perceptual transactions to enhance your understanding of others and elevate your communication skills.
Perception is My Obsession As A Magician—It Should Be Yours, Too
Ever wondered how a magician captivates their audience? How they can keep you guessing, mystified, and engaged for hours on end? The answer lies in an all-powerful concept—perception.
Trade Show Magician - Maximize Your Convention ROI With Magic
Discover how incorporating captivating magic performances can transform your convention experience and maximize your return on investment (ROI). Stand out from the competition, engage attendees, and leave a lasting impression that generates leads and boosts brand recognition.