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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

A man with dark hair and tattoos wearing a black vest and white shirt sits in front of dark stage curtains against a deep red backdrop. He holds a small white rabbit in one hand and a glowing digital blue brain projection in the other, looking between them with a curious, theatrical expression.
A small white rabbit sits upright on a wooden chair, centered against a deep red backdrop framed by dark stage curtains. The dramatic lighting and theatrical setting give the scene a sense of quiet mystery and symbolism.
A man with dark hair and tattoos, wearing a white shirt and black vest, sits sideways on a wooden chair against a deep red background framed by dark stage curtains. He gazes thoughtfully at a small white rabbit perched on his outstretched hand, creating a calm, theatrical composition that blends mystery and tenderness.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Mindsplaining: Mind Reading Without the Bulls**t

In this fast-paced, mind-twisting performance, Joel Bentley (UK) will gaslight you into believing that he can read minds. With humour and a self deprecating personality that comes from being a white British man trying to make up for the sins of colonialism, Joel exposes how easily we’re manipulated by systemic algorithms, misinformation and each other. Phones, fake bunnies, and your own choices are part of the act, as Joel reveals just how predictable we are. Playful and thought-provoking, this is interactive theatre that will leave you questioning who’s in control, and how much of your behaviour is truly your own. This is Mind Reading without the bulls**t.

★★★★★ "Mind Bending and BLOWING!" Korea Joongang Daily

★★★★★ "Witty, Wild, and Wow!" DreamScape, Pai

★★ "How did you do that?!" Your mum

Presented by: Joel Bentley

Joel Bentley is a UK-born mentalist and magician whose fascination with psychology and human behaviour fuels his unique approach to mind reading and illusion. Drawing on his background in psychology, he creates performances that explore how attention, belief, and connection shape our reality. His acclaimed show Mindsplaining grew from a curiosity about how technology manipulates our choices and how genuine human connection still cuts through the noise. Having performed worldwide, Joel blends humour, insight, and astonishment to reveal the wonder hidden in everyday life.
Magic
International
 
Previous Award Winner

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: M
Strobe Lighting
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild

Accessibility

 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage

Presenter

Presented by: Joel Bentley

Joel Bentley is a UK-born mentalist and magician whose fascination with psychology and human behaviour fuels his unique approach to mind reading and illusion. Drawing on his background in psychology, he creates performances that explore how attention, belief, and connection shape our reality. His acclaimed show Mindsplaining grew from a curiosity about how technology manipulates our choices and how genuine human connection still cuts through the noise. Having performed worldwide, Joel blends humour, insight, and astonishment to reveal the wonder hidden in everyday life.

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