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Mark Toland is taking his mind reading skills on the road. The mentalist is a staple performer at The Magic Penthouse in Chicago, but starting this summer, other cities across North America will get to experience his unique and focused take on the craft.

The Out Of My Mind Tour will be making a few major stops and doing multiple shows at festivals around the continent. Toland is kicking things off with the San Diego International Fringe Festival in June, then will be at the KC Fringe Festival in Kansas City in July. Next is the Edmonton Fringe Festival in Alberta, Canada in August. Finally, he’ll be participating in United Solo, the world’s largest solo theater festival, in New York City in September. Check out his website for the complete rundown of dates and ticket information.

In his tweet announcing the tour, he noted that Out Of My Mind is “starting to come together,” so be sure to keep tabs on Toland in case he adds more shows closer to your hometown.

Sometimes, good things simply fall into your lap. Mark Toland, a Chicago-based mentalist and mind reader, had long been interested in delivering a presentation for TED, a prestigious series of world-wide conferences originally focused on technology, education, and design; now just about any topic or inspirational idea is fair game for these impactful lectures. Magic and magicians have featured in quite a few. Mark tells GeniiOnline how he wound up landing the coveted gig at long last, which gave him a chance to speak about his desire for honesty and sincerity as a performer versus the deception inherent in being a professional mind reader.

For the rest of our interviews with Mark, check out the links here:

Part one: Mark Toland explains how small town life and zero back-up plan made him a pro magician

Part two: Mark Toland defines the ever-evolving Chicago-style magic

Part three: Mark Toland’s theatrical approach to mentalism finds freedom within limitations

Part four: Mark Toland shares why the Magic Penthouse is a treat for performers and audience alike

Chicago is experiencing a wonderful renaissance of magic shows. The Magic Penthouse, a monthly pop-up event, is one of the city’s newer venues, and mentalist Mark Toland is a big fan. It starts with what he describes as the “elevated, classy atmosphere” of the Kimpton Hotel. But there’s more to it than just the glitz. Mark tells GeniiOnline why the event is a great one for both magicians and magic fans.

For the rest of our interviews with Mark, check out the links here:

Part one: Mark Toland explains how small town life and zero back-up plan made him a pro magician

Part two: Mark Toland defines the ever-evolving Chicago-style magic

Part three: Mark Toland’s theatrical approach to mentalism finds freedom within limitations

Part five: Mark Toland tells the tale of his accidental TEDx talk

It’s always a treat to hear an expert talking about their work. Mark Toland is a mentalist, and he shared his opinions about this particular discipline with GeniiOnline. He takes a narrow focus in his act, either reading an audience member’s mind or planting a thought in their heads. The end result is a curated experience that has yielded some fascinating audience reactions for Toland.

For the rest of our interviews with Mark, check out the links here:

Part one: Mark Toland explains how small town life and zero back-up plan made him a pro magician

Part two: Mark Toland defines the ever-evolving Chicago-style magic

Part four: Mark Toland shares why the Magic Penthouse is a treat for performers and audience alike

Part five: Mark Toland tells the tale of his accidental TEDx talk

There’s Chicago-style pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs, why not have a Chicago-style magic? Mark Toland tells GeniiOnline about the unique hybrid nature of Chicago’s magic scene, and tries to pin down the ineffable qualities that define it. He also explains how training as an actor drove the creation of his own personal magic style.

For the rest of our interviews with Mark, check out the links here:

Part one: Mark Toland explains how small town life and zero back-up plan made him a pro magician

Part three: Mark Toland’s theatrical approach to mentalism finds freedom within limitations

Part four: Mark Toland shares why the Magic Penthouse is a treat for performers and audience alike

Part five: Mark Toland tells the tale of his accidental TEDx talk

It all began with $50. That’s how magician and mentalist Mark Toland remembers his start in magic: a $50 magic kit that started him down the path that would become his career. From that familiar beginning, he tells GeniiOnline how his childhood and a fateful decision in college helped him turn from a hobbyist to a professional.

For the rest of our interviews with Mark, check out the links here:

Part two: Mark Toland defines the ever-evolving Chicago-style magic

Part three: Mark Toland’s theatrical approach to mentalism finds freedom within limitations

Part four: Mark Toland shares why the Magic Penthouse is a treat for performers and audience alike

Part five: Mark Toland tells the tale of his accidental TEDx talk