press kit · editorial use

Press Kit

Bios, headshots, logos, one-sheets, story angles, and a tech rider. Editorial use for news and feature coverage. No permission needed.

about

 

Roger Minton, The Timeless Hypnotist

Comedy hypnotist, mentalist, and motivational speaker. Based in Lansing, Michigan. Touring Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana by default, with nationwide travel on request.

Twenty-five-plus years on stage across magic, speaking, and now hypnosis. Volunteer-first show design. Nobody leaves the stage embarrassed. That’s the house rule.

based
Lansing

Tours MI / OH / IN,
nationwide on request

experience
25+ years

magic, mentalism, hypnosis

shows
three

comedy hypnosis, mentalism, keynote

keynote
when the curatin rises

“Do it nervous”

sizzle reel

see the show in motion

bios

Three lengths, ready to paste

All first-person. Use any length as-is. If an outlet prefers third-person, email me and I’ll send a converted version within a day.

headshots & photos

Editorial-ready photography.

Headshots available in print-res (300dpi) and web-res. Stage photos coming from the next residency date. Need a specific shot or crop? Email me.

Roger Minton, comedy hypnotist
Primary Headshot
Portrait · 300dpi and web-res available
 
Roger Minton, comedy hypnotist
Alternate Headshot
Portrait · 300dpi and web-res available
 
Usage
logo pack

Four variants, built for any background.

SVG is preferred for print. PNG at 1x and 2x for web and screen. The PocketWatch variant is a specialty mark; use the primary or white lockups for most coverage.

Primary
On light backgrounds
SVG PNG 1x PNG 2x
The Timeless Hypnotist logo
White
On dark or photo backgrounds
SVG PNG 1x PNG 2x
The Timeless Hypnotist logo
Gold
On purple or jewel tones
SVG PNG 1x PNG 2x
The Timeless Hypnotist Watch logo
Pocket Watch
Specialty mark · single-color use
SVG PNG 1x PNG 2x

one sheets

 

One page per show, plus the full EPK

Letter-portrait PDFs. Forward to editors, program chairs, or bookers.

EPK
Press Kit (EPK)

Bio, quick facts, story angles, and booking contacts on one page.

Letter · 1 page

CH
Comedy Hypnosis

The flagship 60 to 90-minute show. Volunteer-driven, clean content, full logistics snapshot.

Letter · 1 page

M
Mentalism

Close-up, parlor, and stage formats. For rooms that have seen everything.

Letter · 1 page

WCR
When the Curtain Rises

The keynote. 45 to 60 minutes on stage fright for anyone who performs, presents, or leads.

Letter · 1 page

story angles

Four directions a story could take.

Pick any one and I’ll expand it for your outlet. Stand-alone pitch sheet available as PDF.

How Hypnosis Actually Works

A working hypnotist explains the phenomenon in plain English, separating science from stage trick.

Why stage hypnosis earned a bad reputation, and how to fix it.

From exploitative bar shows to a volunteer-first model. An honest conversation about cleaning up the craft.

“Do it nervous”: the talk about the gap.

Twenty-five-plus years of walking out in front of rooms, distilled into a keynote about stage fright for anyone who performs, presents, or leads.

Magic, mentalism, hypnosis: how one career adds up.

I’ve spent 25-plus years on stage across magic, speaking, comedy hypnosis, and mentalism. The interesting question isn’t how someone ends up working in all four, it’s what those disciplines borrow from each other once you’re on stage.

for venues and bookers

Technical Rider & Stag Plot

Stage size, chair setup, sound, lighting, and safety notes in one place. Hand to your tech lead before the show and they will not have questions.

media requests

Reach me directly

For press and podcasts I answer every request myself, usually within a day. If it’s urgent, say so in the subject line or call and leave a message.