The Keynote Speaker Who Teaches Teams to Read Customer Minds
Learn perception psychology techniques from magician Kostya Kimlat that help Fortune 500 companies increase sales. The same master magician who fooled Penn & Teller transforms business audiences worldwide.
Your company is in good company.
Kostya Kimlat is The Business Magician for dozens of the largest Fortune 500 companies.
“One of the best magicians we have in the world today.”
– Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller
See Kostya’s Business Magic in Action
Experience firsthand how Kostya blends powerful business insights with world-class magic that fooled Penn & Teller on national television.
Why Business Leaders Choose Kostya
Transform How Teams Perceive Their Customer Impact
Great magicians focus on the effects they achieve—not their methods. Kostya’s business perception training teaches professionals how to Think Like A Magician™ to see their customer interactions in powerful new ways.
The effect? Teams that implement these techniques report significantly better customer retention rates and more upsell opportunities. Your team members will transform how they work, implement psychological techniques that drive sales, and develop a deeper pride in their impact on customers.
Read Customer Minds Like a Magician
Kostya teaches professionals how to step inside customers’ minds, just as magicians instantly read their audience. Your people will learn to quickly adjust their approach based on real-time feedback.
The effect? Sales teams identify customer needs faster and close deals more efficiently. Your team will increase sales with authenticity and create customer experiences that generate more referrals.
Training That Actually Sticks
When Kostya teaches audiences to Think Like A Magician™, he performs mind-bending illusions that reinforce his key points.
The effect? While traditional training is quickly forgotten, teams retain the majority of Kostya's key concepts long-term. Your audience remains fully engaged, awaiting the next magical moment while absorbing practical business insights they’ll actually remember and implement.
Work With a Professional Team
From initial inquiry to event day, Kostya’s booking team ensures you receive prompt answers to every question. They provide all the resources needed for planning team buy-in and promotional materials to drive attendance.
The effect? A seamless, stress-free experience with consistently excellent feedback from event planners. You’ll look good to everyone involved with none of the typical speaker headaches.
Watch Kostya Fool Penn & Teller on their TV show, Fool Us!
Choose Your Magical Keynote Experience
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Think Like A Magician™
Master the psychology of perception and influence with proven techniques from professional magic. Through mind-bending demonstrations, learn how magicians shape what people see, think, and do—and discover practical tools to transform your business interactions.
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Personality Magic
Discover how master magicians instantly read and connect with any audience member. Learn a simple yet powerful system for identifying personality types, adapting your approach, and building stronger relationships with customers and colleagues.
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Astonish Them
Learn the three-part formula for creating extraordinary customer experiences. See how master magicians set, meet, and exceed expectations—and apply these proven principles to transform routine interactions into memorable moments.
Let’s Make Some Magic Together
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Meet The Business Magician
Kostya Kimlat is a magician, mentalist, speaker, and expert in the role perception plays in business.
But Kostya wasn’t always “The Business Magician,” traveling the world (and Zooming) to inspire audiences.
When he was nine years old, his Ukrainian-born family started over, seeking opportunity in the United States as Soviet refugees.
After arriving, Kostya saw a magic special on TV. He was blown away. So his father invested $160—no small sum for the new Americans—in an 8-volume book set so Kostya could learn magic.
His dad’s $160 investment led Kostya to:
perform in hundreds of cities on five continents;
empower executives at organizations like Sysco, AT&T, Siemens, and NASA;
create See Magic Live, which books magicians for events around the world;
lead the team of magicians for the Orlando Magic NBA team;
and fool Penn & Teller on their hit TV show, Fool Us, a performance that went viral on YouTube and made Kostya the closing act of the duo’s hit Vegas show.
Through hundreds of performances at business conferences, conventions, and sales meetings, Kostya got a behind-the-scenes look into how businesses lead, motivate, and connect with their people, inspiring him to build a business around his passion for the art of magic and the psychology of perception.
Now, as the Business Magician, Kostya performs virtually and in-person for professional audiences worldwide and teaches audiences to see things from the perspectives of others—customers, clients, and colleagues.
And his dad is very, very proud.
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Kostya’s Motivational Speaker Presentations Are Ideal For:
TEAM-BUILDING
Electrify and motivate your team
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
Deepen client relationships with an unforgettable experience
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION
Celebrate your team
CONFERENCES
Dispel any notion of boredom from your conference
ALL-HANDS MEETINGS
Bring your people together to bring them joy
SALES MEETINGS
Set a tone of excitement and innovation
Kind Words
What Kostya’s Clients Say
Kostya works diligently to tailor his presentations to connect with the audience. He was so engaging and inspiring that I hired him again.
– George P., Chief Academic Officer
We were blown away by the magic he incorporated into his presentation and stunned by his final trick. A literal thunder of applause commenced.
– Deanne A., Employee Development
Kostya's magic was amazing but the biggest takeaway was how you can change the way you are perceived as an individual and a company.
– Keith L., Regional Vice President
In a moment, your concerns will disappear.
Kostya understands your concerns, delivering a professional, entertaining, and memorable experience.
🚫 CHEESY MAGIC METAPHORS
Kostya teaches the principles of magic, minus the tacky rabbit-in-hat metaphors.
🚫 CRINGY PRODUCTION VALUE
Kostya will provide your audience with a sophisticated experience.
🚫 WEAK ATTENDANCE
Kostya’s team will provide you with promo resources to get your audience excited!
🚫 FORCED PARTICIPATION
Kostya never embarrasses anyone, and makes everyone who volunteers look good.
What’s Included in Kostya’s Magical Presentations
Kostya and his team will deliver a professional and magical experience, from start to epic finish.
A personalized consultation with Kostya himself, so he understands your audience.
A detailed list of technical requirements, so your show goes flawlessly.
A professional booking team to make things easy from start to finish.
Promotional resources, so you can get your audience excited to attend.
The option to add on interactive magic, so Kostya can delight your guests before the show.
The option to add on a virtual magic show, to get your audience and their families excited.
An engaging and interactive motivational presentation of approximately 60 minutes
Mind-blowing magic incorporated throughout that will keep your audience on the edges of their seats.
A memorable experience that will keep your attendees talking for a long time.
BLOWING MINDS VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON
Experience Kostya’s Content, Live
Kostya can teach your audience his secrets of perception virtually on Zoom or live in person. No matter the medium, all of Kostya’s presentations are fun, interactive, and include lots of magic to engage your audience members.
Virtual
Experience Kostya’s presentation from the comfort and safety of your own home or office—perfect for the remote workforce or for when you don’t want to spend time and resources on transportation and accommodations.
Engage with Kostya and other attendees in real-time. Kostya’s presentation includes audience interaction, mind-blowing magic, and Q&A, so you can ask questions and get personalized answers from Kostya himself.
Kostya’s virtual Zoom keynote presentations offer a convenient, flexible, and engaging way to transform your team.
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In-Person
Give your team an immersive, engaging experience, and invite Kostya to speak to your audience live, in person.
Kostya’s keynote presentations are ideal for your annual conference, sales kickoff, convention, or all-hands meeting.
As a motivational speaker, Kostya leads his audiences on a transformational journey—teaching valuable content while keeping audiences on the edge of their seats, waiting for the next magical effect to happen right before their eyes.
Kostya’s in-person keynote presentations are an ideal way to transform your event.
6 Reasons to Hire Kostya as Your Motivational Speaker
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Kostya is entertaining and sophisticated.
As an in-person and virtual motivational speaker, Kostya is able to set the right tone for your conference, create a welcoming atmosphere and get everyone into an open mindset, ready to learn and be inspired. Professional and polished, Kostya’s keynote speaker presentations are always rated highest by convention attendees.
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Kostya grips short attention spans.
As a magician and mentalist, on-stage and in virtual magic shows, Kostya keeps audiences on the edge of their seats by surprising them with moments of magic. Because audience members don’t want to miss an effect, they hang on to every word of his keynote speaker content, too.
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Kostya transforms your culture.
As a motivational keynote speaker and magician, Kostya shares easy-to-apply secrets that make magicians the ultimate masters of perception, empowering you to communicate more effectively with customers, clients, and coworkers, whether it’s face-to-face or in a virtual meeting.
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Kostya has real business experience.
As a business owner himself, Kostya effortlessly connects to business audiences, executives and entrepreneurs as a keynote speaker. Kostya started See Magic Live, which trains, certifies, and books magicians throughout the US. His local team began serving as the magicians for the NBA’s Orlando Magic in 2010.
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Kostya amazes the world’s top magicians .
Kostya's first professional love was performing magic—something he has done on five continents and in dozens of TV appearances. He even succeeded in stumping the legendary Penn & Teller on their hit national TV show, Fool Us. Now, he shares his secrets of success as a motivational speaker, from massive stages to virtually around the world.
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Top brands have trusted Kostya for 20+ years .
Kostya has served as “The Business Magician” for some of the largest Fortune 500 companies. From NASA to GE, SYSCO to AT&T, Kostya's clients request him to be their keynote speaker year after year not only for his impactful message, but for his professionalism and courtesy while preparing for every event.
Your Questions, Answered
Will Kostya be able to customize his presentation for my event’s theme and goals?
Kostya speaks to all of his clients at length while preparing for his presentations to ensure that he can deliver the greatest possible impact for your audience.
What size audiences does Kostya speak to?
Kostya delivers his magic-inspired business presentations to audiences of all sizes, from small office retreats to major business conventions.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Contact Kostya’s booking team as soon as possible to ensure that he has your desired date available.
What types of events are Kostya’s business presentations suited for?
Kostya’s business presentations are ideal for conferences, conventions, meetings, annual retreats, sales kickoffs, association gatherings, or any professional group.
Does Kostya travel? Where is he based?
While Kostya is an Orlando motivational speaker, he travels worldwide delivering his magical business presentations.
Does Kostya also speak virtually?
Kostya maintains a professional streaming studio to present his business presentations virtually.
Will Kostya’s presentation be interactive and involve audience participation?
All of Kostya’s presentations are highly interactive, involving the group to digest the content, as well as individuals in magic effects that wow the whole audience. Kostya is always respectful and makes every volunteer look great.
Can Kostya provide references from previous clients?
In addition to the rave reviews found on this website and on Google, Kostya is happy to connect you with a previous client upon request.
Google Reviews of Kostya’s Keynote Presentations
