Yan Markson excels as a motivational speaker, using his unique skill set as a mentalist to bring stories of mindset, growth, and reinvention to life. His talks encourage self-reflection and change, focusing on themes like self-belief, purpose, performance, and perception. He shares powerful narratives drawn from his own journey — including his time in marketing leadership and his career as a mentalist — to illustrate how shifting perspective can open doors, fuel innovation, and unlock potential. Through his engaging style, interactive mind tricks, and evidence-based lessons, Yan empowers audiences to reframe setbacks, strengthen their mental resilience, and take ownership of their future.

As a Toronto magician illusionist, Yan Markson is not just a performer — he’s a perception strategist. His live magic and mentalism shows combine jaw-dropping illusions with thoughtful reflections on the way we think, choose, and connect. Whether on a corporate stage, at a gala, or during a private event, Yan’s performance is custom-crafted to weave in his audience’s themes, making each illusion serve a bigger message. With polished stage presence, clever mind-reading routines, and humor, he grips attention and creates a memorable experience that sparks wonder and deeper thinking.