In this episode of In The ARENA, Golden Buzzer Winner, Marina and James the mentalist Duo of Mind2Mind, join me to share their journey to becoming one of the world’s most sought after entertainers. 

Discover how they met, how they created their award winning act and what makes them so unique. 

Key podcast topics: 

Stoic Philosophy

The truth about performing

Money is a mindset

Marina and James’ bio: 

James Harrington and Marina Liani, the faces behind Dubai’s top magic & mentalism act, Mind2Mind. James, with his profound prowess in close-up magic, had been leaving audiences spellbound worldwide since 2008, bringing sleight of hand, misdirection, and psychological illusions to intimate gatherings. 

Meanwhile, Marina, a multi-talented individual, excelled as a pianist, model, and event MC for multinational companies in Dubai. When James and Marina’s paths intertwined in 2015, it was a harmonious convergence of talents and passions. 

As one of only 50 'Got Talent' Golden Buzzer Winners and recipients of the Prestige Awards for Live Entertainment Specialists of the Year, they have etched their names among the luminaries of the entertainment spectrum. Their Vegas-style spectacles have earned accolades from industry titans, and Britain's Got Talent has dubbed them "Psychic Superstars."

Podcast highlights: 

00:00 Introduction

00:45 How James and Marina met

03:47 America, UK and Ukraine’s Got Talent

10:14 Pioneering entertainment in Dubai

13:00 Working with Criss Angel in Las Vegas

17:14 Stoic Philosophy

19:40 From Magician to Mentalists

21:21 Establishing Mind2Mind in the marketplace

26:06 Performing at Jumeirah Beach Hotel

28:54 Gladiator Summit

32:07 Working together as a couple

36:58 Never compare yourself to others

41:05 Money is a mindset

42:57 The truth about performing

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