Extraordinary Feats

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Through decades of research, practice and discovery, Jim Karol has trained his mind to be able to recall incredible amounts of information. His talents are so well known it has given him the dubious honor of being banned from every casino in Vegas.

So while you can't remember the name of the person you've just met, Jim learned the exact order of a shuffled deck of cards. 

A Mentalist Mindset

Memorization isn't the only perk of a mentalist mindset. Really tapping into the power of your mind allows you to perform amazing physical abilities as well. Some of Jim's famous feats have been in movies, seen on national talk shows, and performed around the world. Browse a sample of what Jim's mental discipline has allowed him to accomplish.

PHYSICAL FEATS

BEAR TRAP

Jim sticks his BARE hand in a BEAR trap. As seen on the Tonight Show and the movie Jackass Number Two.

SPIKE BENDING

Jim bends 60 penny nails with his bare hands!

SOLID CONCRETE

Jim demonstrates the power of the human mind by breaking THREE concrete cinder blocks stacked on top of each other, each block being TWO INCHES THICK!

CARD THROWING

Jim is the former Guinness World Record holder for throwing a playing card 201 feet! Jim was also the CARD THROWING GUY in the Jackass Number Two movie.

Some of his OTHER card throwing feats include putting out a candle by throwing a playing card at the wick AND chopping a cucumber or a banana in half with a playing card!

Mental Feats

MEMORIZE CARDS

Jim can memorize a shuffled deck of cards in less than a minute!

MULTIPLE DECKS

Jim can memorize FIVE decks of cards in FIVE MINUTES!

EXTENDED MIND

100 DVD's of famous movies are displayed.

The DVD'S are then EACH placed in a cloth bag, and given to 100 different people to mix.

Jim amazingly reveals the name of ANY MOVIE chosen from ANY CLOTH BAG!

BARCODE NUMBERs

HUNDREDS of tickets are passed out with EACH TICKET having a DIFFERENT TWELVE DIGIT barcode on it.

Jim CORRECTLY IDENTIFIES the 12 digit number on ANY TICKET chosen!

NAMES and DATES

Jim can memorize the names of HUNDREDS of people from his audience AND knows the DAY OF THE WEEK for EVERY DATE all the way back to 1AD!

Testimonials

General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and principal military advisor to the President of the United States
"Many know that Jim Karol is a talented mentalist with a gift of helping people improve their cognitive abilities. But to me, what's perhaps more impressive and important, is the genuine commitment he has to our men and women in uniform and our veterans. I have seen Jim in action from the frontlines of Iraq and Afghanistan, to bedside at Walter Reed. He has generously given of his time and talent. Along the way, he has touched the hearts, lifted the spirits, and improved the quality of life for thousands! I'm proud to call him a friend."
Gordon Reid
President, Stop & Shop
"I'm privileged to have known Jim for several years, and I'm lucky to call him a friend and an expert who I can call on for guidance in building mental strength and memory. What is truly special about Jim is his dedication to helping people - to teaching everyone how to tap into their abilities and become the best versions of themselves. I've seen him do this through his involvement with the USO, and his work with that organization is amazing. When I asked him to work with leaders in our stores who, after years of pandemic challenges, really needed a boost - he made an immediate and lasting impact. Jim's Cogmental Intelligence program builds mental strength by improving memory, focus and self-esteem. I can't recommend him enough."
Robert Ajemian, PhD.
McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT
"Jim, I wanted to reiterate to you how profoundly your presentation impacted the Neuroscience community here at MIT, particularly the faculty members who STUDY memory. I believe that you are indeed innately endowed with a predisposition for superior memory that sets you apart from all other human beings. Indeed, in historical terms, YOU may POSSESS one of the GREATEST LONG-TERM MEMORIES EVER DOCUMENTED!"
Chef Robert Irvine
Television Host and Military Enthusiast
"Simply put, I have NEVER met anyone like Jim Karol. I've had the privilege of traveling the world, entertaining our troops with Jim and seen FIRST HAND his memory and mental abilities, which are truly from another planet! I tip my cap to anyone who takes the time to go on a USO tour, but then there are people who are a CUT ABOVE, who really leave an impression because they put so much PASSION into what they do. Jim Karol HAS that passion, both for his craft and for our troops. It's a beautiful thing, because passion can't be faked."
Neil E. Grunberg, Ph.D.
Director of Leadership Programs, Professor of Military Medicine and Neuroscience, USUHS, Bethesda, MD
"I believe that Jim's skills can be categorized as a combination of Memory Enhancement, Advanced Emotional Intelligence, Pain Management and entertainment. In addition to these three types of skills, I am extremely impressed by Jim's ability to quickly connect with people and enhance their moods. I am confident that many people will enjoy and benefit from Jim's contributions."
Elaine Rogers
President and CEO, USO Metropolitan Washington
"Jim has provided Cogmental Intelligence memory programs at the USO Warrior Family Centers in Bethesda and Fort Belvoir for several years. It has been incredible to see the changes in the service members and wounded warriors as they go through his sessions, and watch how Jim magically CONNECTED with all of them. It is this kind of interaction that can benefit these soldiers, especially those struggling with TBI and PTSD."
Ron Harsh
Director of Cadet Activities, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
"After more than FIFTY appearances here at West Point, Jim continues to captivate the cadets with his extraordinary abilities. Jim is ALWAYS a huge hit here, and is truly the Babe Ruth of Memory."
John McDonald
VP Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, American Airlines
"I was humbled to watch Jim Karol's interaction with the wounded warriors and their families at Salute To The Troops in Las Vegas over the weekend. Watching Jim teach them mind games and memory memes opened my eyes to how this kind of interaction can benefit everyone, especially the soldiers struggling with PTSD and their caregivers. I never would have thought that was possible – Jim opened MY mind as well! What a wonderful discovery."
Mat Franco
Las Vegas Entertainer, Winner of America's Got Talent
"Besides his amazing talent as a mentalist, Jim Karol possesses a remarkable ability and charisma that motivates and inspires people to follow their dreams. He is TRULY, one of a kind."
George Noory
National Talk Show Host, Coast to Coast AM
"Jim Karol is the most amazing Mentalist and Memory expert on the planet! He has appeared on Coast to Coast more than 15 times and his extraordinary memory and mental abilities are Beyond Belief."
Col. Allen McCormick
Psychological Operations, U.S. Army
"Jim’s ability to accurately READ a person’s character and his uncanny skill at quickly ascertaining if a person is being deceptive, are extremely unique and valuable."
Dr. Daniel G. Amen
Amen Clinics
"In his powerful new book, Ultimate Memory Magic, Jim teaches you his proven secrets to help supercharge your brain, boost memory, mood, and relationships. . . . I know millions of people will be able to benefit from Jim's wisdom."
Col. Chad Gregory Kahl MD
Chief Pentagon Flight Surgeon and Physician to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
"My dear friend Jim Karol has dedicated his life to being part of a glimmering solder of hope to those in need. I've watched him bring incredulous laughter to soldiers from Afghanistan to Iraq, and back at the home front in hospital beds and classrooms. The joy he conjures with his beautiful mind, lets all of us believe in magic again. I am lucky to count him as a colleague and a friend, in ministering to the scourges that afflict the MIND."
Tony Dottino
Founder of the USA Memory Championships
"As the Founder of the USA Memory Championships for 22 years, I can affirm that Jim Karol is the 'Holy Grail' that neuroscientists are looking for in their research about the unlimited power of the human brain! Jim's program is essential for ANYONE desiring to improve their memory and cognitive health."
  • Many know that Jim Karol is a talented mentalist with a gift of helping people improve their cognitive abilities. But to me, what's perhaps more impressive and important, is the genuine commitment he has to our men and women in uniform and our veterans. I have seen Jim in action from the frontlines of Iraq and Afghanistan, to bedside at Walter Reed. He has generously given of his time and talent. Along the way, he has touched the hearts, lifted the spirits, and improved the quality of life for thousands! I'm proud to call him a friend.

    General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.

    Served as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the principal military advisor to the President of the Unitef States
  • I'm privileged to have known Jim for several years, and I'm lucky to call him a friend and an expert who I can call on for guidance in building mental strength and memory.
    What is truly special about Jim is his dedication to helping people - to teaching everyone how to tap into their abilities and become the best versions of themselves.
    I've seen him do this through his involvement with the USO, and his work with that organization is amazing. When I asked him to work with leaders in our stores who, after years of pandemic challenges, really needed a boost - he made an immediate and lasting impact. Jim's Cogmental Intelligence program builds mental strength by improving memory, focus and self-esteem. I can't recommend him enough.

    Gordon Reid, President, Stop & Shop

    Stop & Shop now has more than 400 stores across the Northeast and employs nearly 60,000 associates.
  • Jim, I wanted to reiterate to you how profoundly your presentation impacted the Neuroscience community here at MIT, particularly the faculty members who STUDY memory. I believe that you are indeed innately endowed with a predisposition for superior memory that sets you apart from all other human beings. Indeed, in historical terms, YOU may POSSESS one of the GREATEST LONG-TERM MEMORIES EVER DOCUMENTED!

    Robert Ajemian, PhD. McGovern

    Institute for Brain Research at MIT
  • Simply put, I have NEVER met anyone like Jim Karol. I've had the privilege of traveling the world, entertaining our troops with Jim and seen FIRST HAND his memory and mental abilities, which are truly from another planet! I tip my cap to anyone who takes the time to go on a USO tour, but then there are people who are a CUT ABOVE, who really leave an impression because they put so much PASSION into what they do. Jim Karol HAS that passion, both for his craft and for our troops. It's a beautiful thing, because passion can't be faked.

    Chef Robert Irvine

    Television Host an Military Enthusiast
  • “Jim Karol is a gifted mentalist who is dedicated to helping people improve their cognitive abilities and emotional intelligence.”

    Neil Grunberg, PH.D.

    Professor of Neuroscience
    Professor of Clinical Psychology
  • “Jim Karol is the most amazing mentalist on the planet! His extraordinary memory, and mental abilities are beyond belief.”

    George Noory

    Radio Talk Show Host
    Coast-to-Coast
  • “Jim Karol is not ONE in a million, he’s not ONE in a billion, JIM is ONE ON THE PLANET.”

    Dr. Gene Neytman

    Geriatrician/Internal Medicine
    Miami, Florida
  • “Jim Karol possesses a remarkable ability and charisma that motivates and inspires people to follow their dreams.”

    Mat Franco

    Winner of Americas Got Talent!
  • “Jim Karol had me at, ‘Listening to the Music strengthens the brain’. Most music lovers feel that intuitively, but now the scientific evidence is clear. Researchers call it musical neuroscience, and it’s just one of those areas of brain development and emotional intelligence that Jim touches on in his captivating new book, Beyond Emotional Intelligence. Jim’s book is a MUST-READ for anyone who wants to better understand the power of the human brain to enhance their lives physically, mentally and emotionally.”

    Terry Hummel

    Publisher - Rolling Stone Magazine
  • “Jim Karol NEVER FAILS to entertain both young and old.”

    Fred DeLuca

    Founder - Subway
  • “Jim is a phenomenal and innovative entertainer. I've always been impressed with his energy, his passion and his unique style of entertainment. That is why we bring Jim back year after year.”

    Tim Butler

    Philadelphia University
  • “I am riveted, mystified, and constantly amazed by Jim’s seemingly ‘out of body’ ability to be able to accomplish what seems to be impossible. Jim has been an inspiration to our veterans, the medical profession and all who encounter him, not only by his miraculous feats, but by his constant giving of himself. He is beautiful, honest and a patriotic American, and I am proud to say, he is my friend.”

    Tony Lo Bianco

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