Performer and writer
OP Komonen
Mentalist, speaker, journalist and expert in the psychology of perception. I create shows where the blind spots of the human mind become a shared sense of wonder—without embarrassing anyone.
Background
Who's behind the articles?
I write about mentalism from a performer's practical point of view: what happens to an audience's attention, how interaction is built, and why a good show is more than a series of tricks.
Three decades as a journalist and storyteller shape both my writing and my stage work. I look at phenomena critically, but I keep the sense of wonder—not everything interesting has to be flattened into a mere explanation.
- Selected to represent Finland at the Nordic Championships of Magic.
- Six sold-out performances of the solo show Toisenlainen todellisuus (A Different Reality).
- Writer and performer of the Double Visions show at Bulgaria's National Palace of Culture.
- Co-creator and performer of the show Harhan Mestarit.
Writing
First-hand observations on mentalism
What is magic really about?
What makes magic magic?
A mentalist's tips for stage fright
A mentalist's confession: engineers and the mirror
How a mentalist was born: Pete Poskiparta's trick
Why did I get a letter from the FBI?
Company party entertainment and choosing the right act
Client event entertainment: making it part of your brand
Mentalism at your trade fair stand: from audience to leads
A fresh change of pace for your team day
Harhan Mestarit in Järvenpää, 21 April 2026