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Simon Paxton

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Paxton has been busy as an entertainer, trainer and speaker for the past 12 years .

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Being considered an event-planners godsend is what gets Simon Paxton out of bed every morning.

A competent and confident speaker and performer, Paxton is always funny but never crass. Hes passionate and driven to exceed expectations. His offerings are truly unique (an overused, usually-undeserved term; not in this case). And Paxton works out of his brief case, so its a breeze for corporate clients and associations to set up for his events. Paxton goes out of his way to make sure clients are delighted. Hell often customize performances and content to include a clients company name and theme.

Paxton has been busy as an entertainer, trainer and speaker for the past 12 yearsjust not here in Brisbane until now. Paxton has been performing while studying in Japan (yes, he personally experienced the devastating tsunami and earthquake). Speaking in Japanese, he performed as a magician, lectured in universities, and spoke or performed before corporate audiences and at embassy parties. Hes a certified trainer currently earning a PhD in Japanese studies. He has a BA in Asian Studies and a MA in Japanese and Asian Studies, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and will soon complete his PhD in International Studies (majoring in Japanese).

Although being a magician is part of Paxtons extended repertoire, hes leaving magic behind to engage in astonishing mind-reading demonstrations as a performer. Already an established mentalist in Japan, the engagement with audiences that mind-reading creates has completely captured his attention and aim.

Asked why he should be the go-to mentalist/mind-reader in Brisbane, Simon says, My personalized, one-on-one mind power demonstrations are unforgettable. Mind-reading is a completely engaging form of entertainment which is entirely appropriate for sophisticated, bright, inquisitive audiences. My events are fun, memorable, fascinating, inspiring, and respectful [also educational when appropriate].

Paxton has worked for major hotels and companies all over Japan, including Harley Davidson and Cargill Japan. He has also performed for a lot of celebrities in Japan, appeared on national television, and hosted a Japanese-language TV show.

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