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NACA Lexington 2024 Recap

December 4, 2024

We hope you’re as excited as we are for NACA Lexington 2024! If you missed our showcases, don’t worry—there’s still time to bring these incredible acts to your campus. Neon Entertainment proudly showcased: Spoken Word Duo I.N.K., Mentalist and Magician John Rotellini, and Comedian Christian Escoto. These acts deliver unique, engaging, and unforgettable experiences perfect for your next campus event. Spoken Word Duo I.N.K. combines electrifying storytelling and rhythmic spoken word performances that inspire … Continued

Get Ready for Neon Entertainment at APCA and NACA Fall 2024!

October 24, 2024

By Scott Talarico

As the fall season heats up, Neon Entertainment is excited to bring a stellar lineup of performers and interactive experiences to campuses across the nation! Whether you’re looking for hilarious comedy, engaging musicians, captivating spoken word artists, or unique entertainment experiences, we’ve got something for everyone at the 2024 NACA and APCA Fall conferences. Here’s a preview of what to expect: 2024 NACA Providence (Oct. 24-26, 2024) At NACA Providence, we’re bringing a mix of … Continued

Brian Ledbetter on How to Incorporate Mentalist Techniques Into your Daily Routine

April 19, 2019

By Scott Talarico

by: Mentalist Brian Ledbetter As a mentalist, I perform my stage show at colleges, corporate events, casinos, fairs, and theatres, as well as on luxury cruise ships all over the world. I’m so often asked by people who have never seen my show, “What does a mentalist do?” – which is not an easy question to answer because as a mentalist I present such a wide variety of unusual demonstrations during my show. I read … Continued

Bazooka Ball

“Yes, last-minute we had to change location due to their being confusion with reservations, facilities, and the campus police. It ended up working out though as the change of location ended up being better for Jay and the setup with electricity being right there and not having to be setup. Those who played seemed to thoroughly enjoy the game, and we want to thank you for all of your help and assistance through the booking process. We look forward to continuing working with you throughout the rest of this semester and those to come. “

— Paige, East Stroudsburg University

Piscataway Nation

“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed their presentation at the Penn State Altoona University campus today. Cody is an amazing dancer. Mark is an amazing storyteller. Together with Jenny and Mark’s son, Niche (not sure how to spell it), it was a great experience, so personal and up close and it really left a feeling of joy and happiness as well as appreciation with me. I hope they continue celebrating, teaching, and sharing their heritage.”

— Dana, Penn State University – Altoona

Will Jay

“Everything was wonderful with Will Jay. He was easy to work with during the event and our students truly loved having him – I have already received requests to bring him to campus when we are allowed to do face to face events again. Here is what one person text me after the event, “I hope you can tell Will Jay how powerful it was, I’m talking to so many people about it and they all loved it and were touched by his songs and words”. There were multiple messages in the chat during the event last night talking about how amazing his lyrics were, his voice, most importantly students were able to relate in to the messages he was talking and singing about. I think Will Jay has a new fan base here at CMU and they are going to consume the music he has out now – and are eagerly anticipating what he has in store.”

— Central Michigan University

Elizabeth Acevedo

“She [Elizabeth Acevedo] was wonderful. It was a perfect fit for the event, the audience loved her! She gave them a space to explore some emotions they may have or need to understand from an outsider’s perspective or just a space to hear what she had to say abut her experiences, observations, etc. One of the students from the club we were collaborating with even said we need to bring her back in the future. She is one performer we will be keeping in our heads for future performances.”

— Emily Umstead, Aquinas College

Brian Miller

The show went great! Our student staff loved him and said it was one of the best keynotes they have had for training in a long time! Brian was so great as usual. I had accidently messed up the time that I thought the students were arriving so he had to set up around the students and he was so gracious and easy going about the mistake. He even stayed after the show a bit for about 30 students or so who wanted to chat with him and he gave them a little extra magic too.

— Hannah Hotalen, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania