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'''Wayne Hoffman''' (born November 20, 1981) is an American mentalist, illusionist, and motivational speaker. He appeared on several national and international television shows and tours the country with his show "Mind Candy" <ref>http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/attheshore/headliners/mind-candy-with-wayne-hoffman-plays-at-taj-through-august/article_21fd586a-15d6-11e5-9043-13d55d1c1c0b.html</ref> He appeared on this season of America's Got Talent, season 10 (2015) <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFl8axIAeTM&feature=youtu.be</ref>and also appeared in their TV commercial. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwQnPZ-MSBE&feature=youtu.be</ref> He appeared on NBC's television show ] on October 31, 2007.<ref name="readingeagle.com">http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=65133</ref> He also appeared on '']'' on April 30, 2008. He was a co-host of The A-List on Discovery's ]. He was also a guest on CNN's television talk show '']''<ref>http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0803/25/gb.01.html</ref> on March 25, 2008. He appeared as a guest on '']''<ref>http://ellen.warnerbros.com</ref> <ref> http://www.ellentv.com/videos/1-xvqsystd/</ref> on April 13, 2009. On May 4, 2012 he appeared in a short movie entitled "Epic School Battle" with ] and ] <ref>http://pro.imdb.com/title/tt2177636</ref> He also appeared on CBS's ] on October 30, 2012. <ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2492230/</ref> <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFogK0q-yhs</ref>He also appeared on Beverly Hills Pawn on June 12th, 2013. <ref>http://www.reelz.com/beverlyhillspawn-schedule/ </ref> In her interview with Hoffman on Yahoo Entertainment, Sandra Graves wrote that he is known as one of the top ten mentalists in the world. <ref>http://voices.yahoo.com/exclusive-interview-wayne-hoffman-talks-magic-and-10972532.html?cat=49</ref> '''Wayne Hoffman''' (born November 20, 1981) is an American mentalist, illusionist, and motivational speaker. He appeared on several national and international television shows and tours the country with his show "Mind Candy" <ref>http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/attheshore/headliners/mind-candy-with-wayne-hoffman-plays-at-taj-through-august/article_21fd586a-15d6-11e5-9043-13d55d1c1c0b.html</ref> He appeared on this season of America's Got Talent, season 10 (2015) <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFl8axIAeTM&feature=youtu.be</ref> and also appeared in their TV commercial.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwQnPZ-MSBE&feature=youtu.be</ref> He appeared on NBC's television show ] on October 31, 2007.<ref name="readingeagle.com">http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=65133</ref> He also appeared on '']'' on April 30, 2008. He was a co-host of The A-List on Discovery's ]. He was also a guest on CNN's television talk show '']''<ref name="transcripts.cnn.com">http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0803/25/gb.01.html</ref> on March 25, 2008. He appeared as a guest on '']''<ref>http://ellen.warnerbros.com</ref><ref name="ellentv.com">http://www.ellentv.com/videos/1-xvqsystd/</ref> on April 13, 2009. On May 4, 2012 he appeared in a short movie entitled "Epic School Battle" with ] and ] <ref>http://pro.imdb.com/title/tt2177636</ref> He also appeared on CBS's ] on October 30, 2012.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2492230/</ref><ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFogK0q-yhs</ref> He also appeared on Beverly Hills Pawn on June 12, 2013.<ref>http://www.reelz.com/beverlyhillspawn-schedule/</ref> In her interview with Hoffman on Yahoo Entertainment, Sandra Graves wrote that he is known as one of the top ten mentalists in the world.<ref name="voices.yahoo.com">http://voices.yahoo.com/exclusive-interview-wayne-hoffman-talks-magic-and-10972532.html?cat=49</ref>
Wayne Hoffman was also an expert guest on The Numbers Game on The National geographic Channel on March 31st, 2014 <ref>http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/27/new-series-the-numbers-game-reveals-how-statistics-may-hold-the-keys-to-a-better-life/240731/</ref> Wayne Hoffman was also an expert guest on The Numbers Game on The National geographic Channel on March 31, 2014 <ref>http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/27/new-series-the-numbers-game-reveals-how-statistics-may-hold-the-keys-to-a-better-life/240731/</ref>
Wayne appeared on Takeshi Kitano’s “Unbelieveable” on Japan’s TV Asahi in December of 2013. <ref>http://info-crucible.net/waynehoffmanprophet-3053</ref> He was also a guest on Fuji TV’s “Anbiribabo” on March 20th, 2014 <ref>http://www.fujitv.co.jp/unb/contents/140320_1.html</ref> Wayne appeared on Takeshi Kitano’s “Unbelieveable” on Japan’s TV Asahi in December 2013.<ref>http://info-crucible.net/waynehoffmanprophet-3053</ref> He was also a guest on Fuji TV’s “Anbiribabo” on March 20, 2014 <ref>http://www.fujitv.co.jp/unb/contents/140320_1.html</ref>


== Early life == == Early life ==
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His father is Fred Hoffman <ref> http://www.wfmz.com/news/Local-Father-Son-Fear-Worst-During-Emergency-Landing/-/121458/227898/-/vnt9ldz/-/index.html</ref> (born 1936), and his mother is Rose Schober (born 1948). Friends called him "Magic Man". He performed his first show at the age of 15<ref>http://careerthoughts.com/wayne-hoffman</ref> in ], ]. Hoffman noticed his ability to predict what people are thinking as a pre-teen while riding the school bus. He noticed he could predict what color M&M’s his friend would choose from a bag. <ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=20030410&id=BFwxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PqMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4292,6002574</ref> In 1989, he and his mother moved to Shillington, Pennsylvania where he found the Mingus Magic Shop and his passion for "the mystery arts".<ref name="readingeagle.com"/> After graduating from high school he attended ] (now ]).<ref name="readingeagle.com"/> As a child, Hoffman's interest in magic and mind-reading led him to study psychology. <ref> http://voices.yahoo.com/exclusive-interview-wayne-hoffman-talks-magic-and-10972532.html?cat=49 </ref> He became a professional ] and began performing. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. <ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=20030410&id=BFwxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PqMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4292,6002574</ref> His father is Fred Hoffman <ref>http://www.wfmz.com/news/Local-Father-Son-Fear-Worst-During-Emergency-Landing/-/121458/227898/-/vnt9ldz/-/index.html</ref> (born 1936), and his mother is Rose Schober (born 1948). Friends called him "Magic Man". He performed his first show at the age of 15<ref name="careerthoughts.com">http://careerthoughts.com/wayne-hoffman</ref> in ], ]. Hoffman noticed his ability to predict what people are thinking as a pre-teen while riding the school bus. He noticed he could predict what color M&M’s his friend would choose from a bag.<ref name="news.google.com">http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=20030410&id=BFwxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PqMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4292,6002574</ref> In 1989, he and his mother moved to Shillington, Pennsylvania where he found the Mingus Magic Shop and his passion for "the mystery arts".<ref name="readingeagle.com"/> After graduating from high school he attended ] (now ]).<ref name="readingeagle.com"/> As a child, Hoffman's interest in magic and mind-reading led him to study psychology.<ref name="voices.yahoo.com"/> He became a professional ] and began performing. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.<ref name="news.google.com"/>


== Career == == Career ==


Initially, Hoffman's career resulted in average success. Initially focused on traditional card tricks, he performed for churches and museums, restaurants, and even private birthday parties. <ref>http://articles.mcall.com/2007-10-30/features/3796773_1_reading-birthday-party-ladies</ref> <ref>http://careerthoughts.com/wayne-hoffman</ref> At one point, he performed table-to-table at restaurants in his home town. <ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=20010813&id=fPohAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YqMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3574,7647982</ref> But he soon began experimenting with ]. Throughout high school he would perform for classmates and workers at the school. <ref>http://articles.mcall.com/2007-10-30/features/3796773_1_reading-birthday-party-ladies</ref> Later Hoffman began performing for corporations who would pay him to incorporate their sales message into his magic.<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=20010813&id=fPohAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YqMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3574,7647982</ref> Initially, Hoffman's career resulted in average success. Initially focused on traditional card tricks, he performed for churches and museums, restaurants, and even private birthday parties.<ref name="careerthoughts.com"/><ref name="articles.mcall.com">http://articles.mcall.com/2007-10-30/features/3796773_1_reading-birthday-party-ladies</ref> At one point, he performed table-to-table at restaurants in his home town.<ref name="ReferenceA">http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=20010813&id=fPohAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YqMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3574,7647982</ref> But he soon began experimenting with ]. Throughout high school he would perform for classmates and workers at the school.<ref name="articles.mcall.com"/> Later Hoffman began performing for corporations who would pay him to incorporate their sales message into his magic.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>


Hoffman quickly began performing throughout Pennsylvania, and eventually the east coast.<ref>http://articles.mcall.com/2007-10-30/features/3796773_1_reading-birthday-party-ladies</ref> In 2003 he began performing nationally after a start in the collegiate market. <ref>http://articles.mcall.com/2007-10-30/features/3796773_1_reading-birthday-party-ladies</ref> In 2006 he furthered his career by performing for Princess Cruise lines.<ref>http://www.seattlepi.com/business/press-releases/article/Princess-Cruises-Announces-Finalists-for-Second-4010243.php</ref> Hoffman quickly began performing throughout Pennsylvania, and eventually the east coast.<ref name="articles.mcall.com"/> In 2003 he began performing nationally after a start in the collegiate market.<ref name="articles.mcall.com"/> In 2006 he furthered his career by performing for Princess Cruise lines.<ref>http://www.seattlepi.com/business/press-releases/article/Princess-Cruises-Announces-Finalists-for-Second-4010243.php</ref>


]Hoffman's "big break" came in 2007 when he was contacted by ]. Impressed by his mentalism act, NBC asked him to participate in their television show ]. The producers were impressed with his apparent ability to change traffic lights with his mind. <ref>http://articles.mcall.com/2007-10-30/features/3796773_1_reading-birthday-party-ladies</ref><ref name="readingeagle.com"/> <ref>http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/phenomenon/photos/291029/94519</ref> After his exposure on Phenomenon, he began to get phone calls for appearances on other television shows such as, ''The Howard Stern Show'' <ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1464994/</ref>, ''The Glenn Beck Show''<ref> http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0803/25/gb.01.html</ref>, ''The Ellen Degeneres Show''<ref> http://www.ellentv.com/videos/1-xvqsystd/</ref>, and more. Shortly after, Hoffman performed his first international show in ]. Hoffman later became known as "The Master of Mayhem." <ref>http://humberlife.com/humberlife/master-of-mayhem/</ref > <ref>http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/archive/2012/december/hoffman.htm</ref> ]Hoffman's "big break" came in 2007 when he was contacted by ]. Impressed by his mentalism act, NBC asked him to participate in their television show ]. The producers were impressed with his apparent ability to change traffic lights with his mind.<ref name="readingeagle.com"/><ref name="articles.mcall.com"/><ref>http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/phenomenon/photos/291029/94519</ref> After his exposure on Phenomenon, he began to get phone calls for appearances on other television shows such as, ''The Howard Stern Show'',<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1464994/</ref> ''The Glenn Beck Show'',<ref name="transcripts.cnn.com"/> ''The Ellen Degeneres Show'',<ref name="ellentv.com"/> and more. Shortly after, Hoffman performed his first international show in ]. Hoffman later became known as "The Master of Mayhem." <ref>http://humberlife.com/humberlife/master-of-mayhem/</ref><ref>http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/archive/2012/december/hoffman.htm</ref>


From 2007 onward, he performed with great success in the United States. He would appear to read minds, influence audience members' thoughts, and perform feats of ]. Because of controversy started from his appearance on ''The Howard Stern Show''<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2797105/</ref> he began performing demonstrations that have no apparent explanation. He focused much of his attention on death-defying stunts, which added the possibility of failure and death.<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=20030410&id=BFwxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PqMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4292,6002574</ref> From 2007 onward, he performed with great success in the United States. He would appear to read minds, influence audience members' thoughts, and perform feats of ]. Because of controversy started from his appearance on ''The Howard Stern Show''<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2797105/</ref> he began performing demonstrations that have no apparent explanation. He focused much of his attention on death-defying stunts, which added the possibility of failure and death.<ref name="news.google.com"/>

For the majority of his career, he performed his act as a headliner. One of his most notable mentalism feats was performed on '']'', where he influenced former Miss USA ] to draw a yin-yang symbol which he had tattooed on his arm one month prior.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiNth___fGI</ref> In 2006 he established Hoffman Entertainment which provides talent management. The business is still in operation as of January 2013.<ref>http://ilovehoffman.com/?page_id=2</ref> In 2012 Wayne Hoffman was nominated as "Entertainer of The Year" by Princess Cruises. <ref>http://www.princess.com/news/press_releases/2012/11/Princess-Cruises-Announces-Finalists-for-Second-Annual-Entertainer-of-the-Year-Competition.html#.UO-IMY57E3Q</ref>


For the majority of his career, he performed his act as a headliner. One of his most notable mentalism feats was performed on '']'', where he influenced former Miss USA ] to draw a yin-yang symbol which he had tattooed on his arm one month prior.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiNth___fGI</ref> In 2006 he established Hoffman Entertainment which provides talent management. The business is still in operation as of January 2013.<ref name="ilovehoffman.com">http://ilovehoffman.com/?page_id=2</ref> In 2012 Wayne Hoffman was nominated as "Entertainer of The Year" by Princess Cruises.<ref>http://www.princess.com/news/press_releases/2012/11/Princess-Cruises-Announces-Finalists-for-Second-Annual-Entertainer-of-the-Year-Competition.html#.UO-IMY57E3Q</ref>


== Awards and nominations == == Awards and nominations ==
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== In The News == == In The News ==


On November 23, 2011 Wayne Hoffman was featured in a story for CNN Money where he was featured in their story "Cool Companies". The story highlighted 12 "cool and profitable companies." The story was written by Kitt Walsh. <ref>http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/smallbusiness/1111/gallery.cool_companies/5.html</ref> On November 23, 2011 Wayne Hoffman was featured in a story for CNN Money where he was featured in their story "Cool Companies". The story highlighted 12 "cool and profitable companies." The story was written by Kitt Walsh.<ref>http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/smallbusiness/1111/gallery.cool_companies/5.html</ref>


On November 1, 2011 Wayne was quoted in YFS (Young, Fabulous, and Self-employed) Magazine. <ref>http://yfsentrepreneur.com/2011/11/01/17-things-you-should-know-before-you-start-a-business/?s=wayne+hoffman</ref> On November 1, 2011 Wayne was quoted in YFS (Young, Fabulous, and Self-employed) Magazine.<ref>http://yfsentrepreneur.com/2011/11/01/17-things-you-should-know-before-you-start-a-business/?s=wayne+hoffman</ref>


On October 5, 2012 Wayne Hoffman was featured in a story posted on the CNN Money website. The story was about the Top Ten surprising six-figure jobs. The Story was written by Blake Ellis. <ref>http://money.cnn.com/gallery/pf/2012/10/05/six-figure-jobs/index.html</ref> On October 5, 2012 Wayne Hoffman was featured in a story posted on the CNN Money website. The story was about the Top Ten surprising six-figure jobs. The Story was written by Blake Ellis.<ref>http://money.cnn.com/gallery/pf/2012/10/05/six-figure-jobs/index.html</ref>


On October 5, 2012 Wayne was featured in Yahoo! Finance in a story originally posted by CNN Money about the Top 10 surprising six-figure jobs. <ref>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/surprising-six-figure-jobs.html</ref> On October 5, 2012 Wayne was featured in Yahoo! Finance in a story originally posted by CNN Money about the Top 10 surprising six-figure jobs.<ref>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/surprising-six-figure-jobs.html</ref>


On October 8, 2012 Wayne Hoffman was featured on the AOL homepage in a story originally posted by CNN Money on the Top 10 surprising six-figure jobs. <ref>http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/10/08/surprising-six-figure-jobs/?icid=maing-grid7%7cmaing5%7cdl6%7csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D217967</ref> On October 8, 2012 Wayne Hoffman was featured on the AOL homepage in a story originally posted by CNN Money on the Top 10 surprising six-figure jobs.<ref>http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/10/08/surprising-six-figure-jobs/?icid=maing-grid7%7cmaing5%7cdl6%7csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D217967</ref>


== Motivational Presentation ==


In 2009 Wayne Hoffman began presenting a motivational speech entitled "The Power and Potential of The Human Mind" His first presentation was at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.<ref>http://www.lookingfit.com/blogs/guest/2009/06/lf-was-at-the-2009-west-coast-tanning-expo.aspx</ref>
== Motivational Presentation ==


== Mind Candy the book ==
In 2009 Wayne Hoffman began presenting a motivational speech entitled "The Power and Potential of The Human Mind" His first presentation was at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. <ref>http://www.lookingfit.com/blogs/guest/2009/06/lf-was-at-the-2009-west-coast-tanning-expo.aspx</ref>


In 2012 Wayne Hoffman wrote his first book entitled "Mind Candy." The first mention of his book in the media was on February 16, 2012 in an interview with Yahoo! Voices.<ref name="voices.yahoo.com"/> The book is a motivational book that teaches people a method to achieve any goal they have. It is a step-by-step process to achieve anything. The system taught in the book implements common sense business tactics, as well as positive thinking. The book was made available to the public in June 2012.<ref name="careerthoughts.com"/>


== Mind Candy the book == == Hoffman Entertainment ==


In 1996 Wayne Hoffman established his entertainment agency, Hoffman Entertainment.<ref name="ilovehoffman.com"/> The agency books various acts including bands, comedians, speakers, and interactive novelties. Hoffman Entertainment has two offices in the United States. One located in Hollywood, Ca and the other in Reading, PA.<ref>http://ilovehoffman.com/?page_id=15</ref>
In 2012 Wayne Hoffman wrote his first book entitled "Mind Candy." The first mention of his book in the media was on February 16, 2012 in an interview with Yahoo! Voices. <ref>http://voices.yahoo.com/exclusive-interview-wayne-hoffman-talks-magic-and-10972532.html?cat=49</ref> The book is a motivational book that teaches people a method to achieve any goal they have. It is a step-by-step process to achieve anything. The system taught in the book implements common sense business tactics, as well as positive thinking. The book was made available to the public in June 2012. <ref>http://careerthoughts.com/wayne-hoffman</ref>


== Hoffman Entertainment == == Philanthropy ==


In 2012 Wayne Hoffman established his first charitable organization, The Hoffman Foundation. The goal of the organization is to help children from lower-income families experience live theater.<ref name="voices.yahoo.com"/>
In 1996 Wayne Hoffman established his entertainment agency, Hoffman Entertainment. <ref>http://ilovehoffman.com/?page_id=2</ref>The agency books various acts including bands, comedians, speakers, and interactive novelties. Hoffman Entertainment has two offices in the United States. One located in Hollywood, Ca and the other in Reading, PA. <ref>http://ilovehoffman.com/?page_id=15</ref>

== Philanthropy ==

In 2012 Wayne Hoffman established his first charitable organization, The Hoffman Foundation. The goal of the organization is to help children from lower-income families experience live theater. <ref> http://voices.yahoo.com/exclusive-interview-wayne-hoffman-talks-magic-and-10972532.html?cat=49</ref>


== Near death experience / Flight Incident == == Near death experience / Flight Incident ==


On January 30, 2008 Hoffman and his father were on an American Airlines flight from ] to Philadelphia. During the flight the plane's cockpit caught on fire.<ref>http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=78538</ref> It was later discovered that a fuse in the window's heater blew causing an electrical fire. The plane made an emergency landing at Palm Beach International Airport 90 minutes after the plane's cabin filled with smoke. 7 people were sent to the hospital including the captain and the co-pilot. The co-pilot was treated for cuts he sustained to his face when the plane's windshield shattered. <ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/31/national/main3774266.shtml</ref> On January 30, 2008 Hoffman and his father were on an American Airlines flight from ] to Philadelphia. During the flight the plane's cockpit caught on fire.<ref>http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=78538</ref> It was later discovered that a fuse in the window's heater blew causing an electrical fire. The plane made an emergency landing at Palm Beach International Airport 90 minutes after the plane's cabin filled with smoke. 7 people were sent to the hospital including the captain and the co-pilot. The co-pilot was treated for cuts he sustained to his face when the plane's windshield shattered.<ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/31/national/main3774266.shtml</ref>


==References== ==References==
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Wayne Hoffman
BornReading, Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)Mentalist, Magician, Illusionist
Websitewww.waynehoffman.com

Wayne Hoffman (born November 20, 1981) is an American mentalist, illusionist, and motivational speaker. He appeared on several national and international television shows and tours the country with his show "Mind Candy" He appeared on this season of America's Got Talent, season 10 (2015) and also appeared in their TV commercial. He appeared on NBC's television show Phenomenon on October 31, 2007. He also appeared on The Howard Stern Show on April 30, 2008. He was a co-host of The A-List on Discovery's Animal Planet. He was also a guest on CNN's television talk show Glenn Beck on March 25, 2008. He appeared as a guest on The Ellen Degeneres Show on April 13, 2009. On May 4, 2012 he appeared in a short movie entitled "Epic School Battle" with Steven Tyler and KISS He also appeared on CBS's Excused on October 30, 2012. He also appeared on Beverly Hills Pawn on June 12, 2013. In her interview with Hoffman on Yahoo Entertainment, Sandra Graves wrote that he is known as one of the top ten mentalists in the world. Wayne Hoffman was also an expert guest on The Numbers Game on The National geographic Channel on March 31, 2014 Wayne appeared on Takeshi Kitano’s “Unbelieveable” on Japan’s TV Asahi in December 2013. He was also a guest on Fuji TV’s “Anbiribabo” on March 20, 2014

Early life

Wayne Nicholas Hoffman was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Holy Name High School

His father is Fred Hoffman (born 1936), and his mother is Rose Schober (born 1948). Friends called him "Magic Man". He performed his first show at the age of 15 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Hoffman noticed his ability to predict what people are thinking as a pre-teen while riding the school bus. He noticed he could predict what color M&M’s his friend would choose from a bag. In 1989, he and his mother moved to Shillington, Pennsylvania where he found the Mingus Magic Shop and his passion for "the mystery arts". After graduating from high school he attended Alvernia College (now Alvernia University). As a child, Hoffman's interest in magic and mind-reading led him to study psychology. He became a professional magician and began performing. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Career

Initially, Hoffman's career resulted in average success. Initially focused on traditional card tricks, he performed for churches and museums, restaurants, and even private birthday parties. At one point, he performed table-to-table at restaurants in his home town. But he soon began experimenting with mentalism. Throughout high school he would perform for classmates and workers at the school. Later Hoffman began performing for corporations who would pay him to incorporate their sales message into his magic.

Hoffman quickly began performing throughout Pennsylvania, and eventually the east coast. In 2003 he began performing nationally after a start in the collegiate market. In 2006 he furthered his career by performing for Princess Cruise lines.

"Wayne Hoffman" - Promotional photo taken in 2007

Hoffman's "big break" came in 2007 when he was contacted by NBC. Impressed by his mentalism act, NBC asked him to participate in their television show Phenomenon. The producers were impressed with his apparent ability to change traffic lights with his mind. After his exposure on Phenomenon, he began to get phone calls for appearances on other television shows such as, The Howard Stern Show, The Glenn Beck Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and more. Shortly after, Hoffman performed his first international show in England. Hoffman later became known as "The Master of Mayhem."

From 2007 onward, he performed with great success in the United States. He would appear to read minds, influence audience members' thoughts, and perform feats of psychokinesis. Because of controversy started from his appearance on The Howard Stern Show he began performing demonstrations that have no apparent explanation. He focused much of his attention on death-defying stunts, which added the possibility of failure and death.

For the majority of his career, he performed his act as a headliner. One of his most notable mentalism feats was performed on Phenomenon (TV series), where he influenced former Miss USA Shandi Finnessey to draw a yin-yang symbol which he had tattooed on his arm one month prior. In 2006 he established Hoffman Entertainment which provides talent management. The business is still in operation as of January 2013. In 2012 Wayne Hoffman was nominated as "Entertainer of The Year" by Princess Cruises.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Notes
2006 APCA Awards Novelty Artist of the Year Won n/a
2008 Campus Activities Magazine Awards Best Live Novelty Artist Nominated n/a
2009 Campus Activities Magazine Awards Entertainer of the Year Nominated n/a
2009 Campus Activities Magazine Awards Best Male Performer Nominated n/a
2009 Campus Activities Magazine Awards Best Live Novelty Artist Nominated Second Nomination
2010 Campus Activities Magazine Awards Entertainer of the Year Nominated Second Nomination
2011 CNN Money Top Ten CNN Top Ten Cool Companies Won CNNmoney.com
2012 COCA Awards Lecture/Variety Artist of the Year Won coca.org
2012 Princess Cruise Lines Entertainer of the Year Nominated
2014 COCA Awards Lecture/Variety Artist of the Year Won coca.org

In The News

On November 23, 2011 Wayne Hoffman was featured in a story for CNN Money where he was featured in their story "Cool Companies". The story highlighted 12 "cool and profitable companies." The story was written by Kitt Walsh.

On November 1, 2011 Wayne was quoted in YFS (Young, Fabulous, and Self-employed) Magazine.

On October 5, 2012 Wayne Hoffman was featured in a story posted on the CNN Money website. The story was about the Top Ten surprising six-figure jobs. The Story was written by Blake Ellis.

On October 5, 2012 Wayne was featured in Yahoo! Finance in a story originally posted by CNN Money about the Top 10 surprising six-figure jobs.

On October 8, 2012 Wayne Hoffman was featured on the AOL homepage in a story originally posted by CNN Money on the Top 10 surprising six-figure jobs.

Motivational Presentation

In 2009 Wayne Hoffman began presenting a motivational speech entitled "The Power and Potential of The Human Mind" His first presentation was at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Mind Candy the book

In 2012 Wayne Hoffman wrote his first book entitled "Mind Candy." The first mention of his book in the media was on February 16, 2012 in an interview with Yahoo! Voices. The book is a motivational book that teaches people a method to achieve any goal they have. It is a step-by-step process to achieve anything. The system taught in the book implements common sense business tactics, as well as positive thinking. The book was made available to the public in June 2012.

Hoffman Entertainment

In 1996 Wayne Hoffman established his entertainment agency, Hoffman Entertainment. The agency books various acts including bands, comedians, speakers, and interactive novelties. Hoffman Entertainment has two offices in the United States. One located in Hollywood, Ca and the other in Reading, PA.

Philanthropy

In 2012 Wayne Hoffman established his first charitable organization, The Hoffman Foundation. The goal of the organization is to help children from lower-income families experience live theater.

Near death experience / Flight Incident

On January 30, 2008 Hoffman and his father were on an American Airlines flight from San Juan to Philadelphia. During the flight the plane's cockpit caught on fire. It was later discovered that a fuse in the window's heater blew causing an electrical fire. The plane made an emergency landing at Palm Beach International Airport 90 minutes after the plane's cabin filled with smoke. 7 people were sent to the hospital including the captain and the co-pilot. The co-pilot was treated for cuts he sustained to his face when the plane's windshield shattered.

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