The Mentalist at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino

Your secrets may become part of the show. The Mentalist at Planet Hollywood mixes comedy, magic, and sharp audience participation in a one-hour performance led by Gerry McCambridge. I like the small V Theater setting, which helps the show feel personal, and I like the price, about $42 per person, for a full evening of live entertainment. The main caution is its adult tone: language and sexual jokes make it better suited to ages 16 and up.

I also like how easy this fits into a Las Vegas evening. You can eat, shop, or have a drink at Miracle Mile Shops before the 7:30 pm performance, then walk to the theater without arranging transport. Still, you should be ready for attention from the stage. Audience participation is not a side feature here, and some people may find the possibility of being called up exciting while others may prefer to keep a low profile.

Key points to know before booking

• Gerry McCambridge leads the show: His act combines mind reading, magic, comedy, and personal stories.
• Audience participation drives the experience: Names, hometowns, wishes, anniversaries, and personal details may become part of the performance.
• The setting is intimate: V Theater is inside Miracle Mile Shops, with a smaller room than many major Las Vegas showrooms.
• The ticket costs about $42: That is a reasonable price for a one-hour Strip show, especially when paired with dinner or shopping nearby.
• Plan for adult humor: The show is recommended for people age 16 and older because of profanity and sexual innuendo.
• Arrive early for tickets: Pick up your ticket at the V Theater Box Office at least 30 minutes before showtime with valid photo ID.

What The Mentalist actually feels like

The Mentalist is not a quiet demonstration of card tricks. It is a fast live act built around Gerry McCambridge reading people, guessing private information, and turning the audience into part of the performance.

That difference matters. You are not simply sitting back and watching a magician work from a distance. Gerry may ask for volunteers, bring people into the act, or use details supplied by audience members to create the next surprise. The result is less predictable than a standard stage magic show.

The performance combines three ingredients:

• Mentalism: Gerry reveals names, hometowns, hopes, fears, anniversaries, and other personal details.
• Magic: The show includes traditional illusion and unexplained tricks.
• Comedy: Jokes and personal stories keep the mood light, even when the mind-reading gets strange.

I like this blend because one act can appeal to different people in the same group. Someone who enjoys magic gets the tricks. Someone who prefers comedy gets plenty of jokes. Someone who likes puzzles gets the mentalism and the lingering question of how it was done.

The show is also designed to keep moving. Several comments describe it as engaging from beginning to end, with little dead time. At roughly one hour, it is short enough to fit between dinner and another Strip activity. One possible downside is that some people may wish it lasted longer, especially if they are having a particularly good night.

Arriving at V Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops

The show takes place at V Theater, located inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. The ticket redemption point is the V Theater Box Office at 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd, Suite 360, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.

The location is useful because it gives you plenty to do before and after the performance. Miracle Mile Shops has more than 170 stores and eateries, so you can turn the ticket into a full night out instead of treating it as an isolated one-hour activity.

For a 7:30 pm show, plan to reach the box office by about 7 pm. You need to collect your ticket with valid photo ID for the lead person on the booking. Seating begins 15 minutes before showtime, and the box office is generally open daily from 11 am to 9:30 pm, though hours can change.

That early arrival is worth taking seriously. Planet Hollywood is a large resort, and Miracle Mile Shops has many corridors, shops, and restaurants. You might find the theater quickly, but giving yourself time prevents a rushed start.

The V Theater location also helps if your group has mixed interests. One person can browse shops, another can grab food, and everyone can meet near the box office. Drinks are sold at the Showgirl Bar outside the theater, and those drinks may be brought into the showroom. Outside food and other outside drinks are not allowed.

Why the smaller theater changes the show

A smaller room is one of The Mentalist’s strengths. Mind reading works best when you can see the person on stage clearly and feel close enough to follow the reactions. The setting makes audience participation feel more direct than it would in a huge auditorium.

Many people enjoy the sense that nearly everyone might be involved in some way. Even if you are not called on stage, you can watch other audience members become part of the act. That creates a different kind of suspense: you are not only waiting to see what Gerry does, but also wondering who he will choose next.

The seating arrangement deserves a practical warning. The actual layout may not always match the diagram shown during booking, and one person reported not receiving seats together. Because the room is small, separated seats may not ruin the experience, but couples and families should still check the seating details carefully when purchasing.

A small room can also make the audience mood more important. If the crowd is enthusiastic, the comedy and participation can build quickly. If the audience is quiet, some moments may feel less energetic. That is a normal risk with interactive theater, and it cuts both ways.

Gerry McCambridge’s style on stage

Gerry McCambridge has built the act around a direct relationship with the audience. His presentation includes mind-reading demonstrations, magic, jokes, and parts of his own story. The combination gives the show a personal feel instead of making it a simple series of unrelated tricks.

The strongest moments are the ones involving information that seems too specific to guess. The act may reveal a person’s hometown, a name, a wish, or another private detail. That is why the show can stay with you after the curtain closes. You may spend the rest of the night trying to work out the method.

The comedy is important. Without it, mentalism can become too serious or repetitive. Gerry uses humor to keep people relaxed, particularly when someone is placed in the spotlight. The jokes also make the show easier for a mixed-age group, though the language means it is not a clean children’s performance.

You should also know that the act includes self-promotion and references to Gerry’s career. Some people enjoy learning about his background and television appearances. Others may feel that these moments interrupt the magic or add too much ego to the presentation. If you prefer a stripped-down illusion show, this may not be your ideal match.

Audience participation means real participation

The best reason to book The Mentalist is also the main thing you need to consider. You should expect active participation, not a show where the audience disappears into the dark.

The production may draw random information from someone’s mind, ask volunteers to come on stage, or use the audience to demonstrate a trick. You may be asked to answer questions, react to a reveal, or take part in a more visible way.

For many people, this is what makes the ticket worthwhile. The show feels personal because the material is tied to real people in the room. One particularly strong reaction came from someone whose coworker was selected, with the viewer convinced that the person had not been prepared before the show.

If you dislike public attention, choose a seat and attend with the understanding that participation is possible. Do not book this expecting to sit unnoticed through a passive stage act. Also, avoid sharing personal information you do not want used in front of an audience.

The phrase darkest fears is part of how the show is described, but you should not assume the performance will become genuinely threatening. The tone is presented as entertainment, with comedy helping to soften the more mysterious moments.

Is $42 good value on the Las Vegas Strip?

At about $42 per person, The Mentalist sits in the affordable range for Las Vegas live entertainment. The ticket includes the selected seating category and the box office service fee. You do not pay extra for hotel pickup, since none is provided, but the central Strip location makes independent arrival straightforward.

The value improves if you want an activity that does more than one job. You receive a full one-hour show, access to a convenient entertainment district, and the chance to combine the performance with a meal, shopping, or drinks.

It is also a good choice when your group has already seen the giant productions and wants something smaller. The show does not depend on elaborate scenery or a large cast. Its appeal comes from Gerry, the audience, and the mystery of the demonstrations.

The price may feel less worthwhile if you expect a long theatrical production with elaborate effects. One hour is a compact format, and the experience depends heavily on whether you enjoy comedy and audience interaction. A few people may find the performance uneven or too focused on Gerry’s reputation.

Still, for a couple, friends, or a family with older teenagers, it offers a reasonably priced break from casino floors and shopping malls. The 4.8 rating from 2,268 ratings and a 94 percent recommendation rate point to strong overall satisfaction, though no live show suits everyone.

Who should book this show?

I would recommend The Mentalist to:

• Couples looking for a playful evening activity.
• Friends who enjoy trying to solve magic tricks afterward.
• Families with teenagers age 16 and older.
• Solo visitors who do not mind the possibility of being selected.
• People who want a lower-cost Strip show with a small-room feel.
• Anyone who enjoys comedy mixed with puzzles and personal interaction.

I would be more cautious if you are bringing young children. Some families have enjoyed it with teenagers aged 12, 14, and 16, but the show includes bad language. The official recommendation is age 16 and older, and the sexual innuendo makes it unsuitable for a family seeking clean entertainment.

You should also think twice if you strongly dislike being singled out. The participation is central to the format, not an occasional extra. On the other hand, if you love being part of the action, the same feature may be the reason you remember this show long after other Las Vegas attractions blur together.

Building a simple Planet Hollywood evening

The easiest plan is to arrive at Planet Hollywood with time to spare, collect your ticket, and have dinner or browse Miracle Mile Shops before the show. With more than 170 stores and places to eat, you can keep the evening flexible instead of locking yourself into a long restaurant reservation.

A 7:30 pm start also works well for a nightcap afterward. The Showgirl Bar is outside the theater, and drinks can be taken into the showroom. Remember that outside food and other outside drinks are not permitted.

After the show, you are already in the center of the Strip. That makes it easy to continue walking, return to your hotel, or spend more time at Planet Hollywood. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan your own transport if you are staying elsewhere.

The experience requires good weather according to the booking conditions, although the show itself is indoors. If poor weather causes cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund.

Booking, cancellation, and timing advice

This experience is often booked about 24 days ahead, so advance planning is sensible if your Las Vegas dates are fixed. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 7:30 pm start are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. That rule matters if your schedule is uncertain. One person who became ill shortly before the performance was unable to exchange the ticket for another date.

Choose your seating category at booking, then bring photo ID for ticket pickup. The box office opens at 11 am and usually closes at 9:30 pm, but you should confirm the hours because they may change.

Should you book The Mentalist?

Book it if you want a funny, interactive, affordable Las Vegas show and you enjoy the thought of seeing real audience members become part of the act. The small theater, strong comedy, and mind-reading demonstrations give the performance a personal edge that large productions cannot easily copy.

Skip it if you want family-friendly humor, a long theatrical spectacle, or complete privacy in your seat. For most adults and older teenagers, though, $42 buys a memorable hour in a handy Strip location. Arrive early, expect to participate, and let the mystery do its work.

FAQ

Where is The Mentalist performed?

The show is performed at V Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

What time does the show start?

The listed start time is 7:30 pm.

How long does The Mentalist last?

The performance lasts approximately one hour.

How much does the ticket cost?

The listed price is $42 per person. The ticket includes the selected seating category and the box office service fee.

What does The Mentalist include?

The show includes live comedy, magic, mind reading, and audience participation.

Is The Mentalist suitable for children?

The show is recommended for ages 16 and older because it includes language and sexual innuendo.

Can I buy a drink at the theater?

Yes. Drinks are available for purchase at the Showgirl Bar outside the theater, and they may be brought into the showroom. Outside food and other outside drinks are not allowed.

Do I need to collect my ticket at the box office?

Yes. Pick up your ticket at the V Theater Box Office at least 30 minutes before showtime with valid photo ID for the lead person on the booking.

When does seating begin?

Seating begins 15 minutes before showtime.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not accepted or refunded.