The Millionaires' Mentalist

The Millionaires' Mentalist Check out www.danchanmagic.com and millionairesmentalist.com to learn more! He’s also invested in every company that has hired him.

Dan Chan, a former PayPal pre-IPO employee, is uniquely positioned at the intersection of business, finance, economics, innovation and technological trends. He has performed for clients including Airbnb, Apple, Bank of America, BitTorrent, Buzzfeed, Charles Schwab, Chevron, Cloudflare, CISCO, Deloitte, EA, eBay, Facebook, Falconstor, Golden State Warriors, Google, HP, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Kle

iner Perkins, LinkedIn, Lyft, Marriott, Merrill Lynch, Netflix, Oracle, Paramount Pictures, PayPal, Quora, Radio Disney, Ritz Carlton, Sequoia Capital, SF Giants, Sony Play Station, Twitter, USCG, VISA, Wells Fargo, Yahoo, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. As such, he is able to see, weigh, and articulate the variables that will shape the future. He’s been featured in some of the world’s best-read business and tech publications. He operates in the heart of Silicon Valley and is close to its business and technology leaders, as well as the investors and venture capitalists that keep it a hotbed of growth.

05/13/2026

This cotton cream bonsai tree dessert is like true magic, edible art

05/13/2026

Here are some reactions and clips from today’s show in Nashville, Tennessee. Thank you for following my journey. Even after the show, I continue to entertain at dinner and at the lobby of my Airbnb that’s how much I love my job .

05/12/2026

Got a chance to go kiteboarding today near Treasure Island. Still working on my turns and riding upwind, but I’m making a lot of progress. Big thanks to John from Kite the Bay for the coaching and encouragement.

Caught Oz Pearlman live today in Vegas, and since he rarely performs public shows in Vegas, it turned into a gathering o...
05/03/2026

Caught Oz Pearlman live today in Vegas, and since he rarely performs public shows in Vegas, it turned into a gathering of the magic community. The room was packed with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Max Major, Adam Trent, Justin Flom, and many more.

Some of my favorite moments happen when there’s no stage, no setup, just people passing by. These photos are from street...
05/03/2026

Some of my favorite moments happen when there’s no stage, no setup, just people passing by. These photos are from street performances in Las Vegas. I don’t take it for granted that corporate bookings allow me to do this for a living. And when I can, I like to give it right back by creating small moments of wonder for anyone who crosses my path.

05/02/2026
04/23/2026

I had a moment recently that reminded me of how powerful it is to contribute first, rather than always keep score.A few ...
04/22/2026

I had a moment recently that reminded me of how powerful it is to contribute first, rather than always keep score.

A few years back, I had the opportunity to perform for Airbnb multiple times. Like many of my corporate clients, I focused on delivering great experiences, engaging their teams, and adding value wherever I could. Nothing unusual there.

What was unusual was what happened next.

When Airbnb went public, I was surprised to receive an opportunity to participate. I honestly wasn’t expecting it, and to this day, I’m not entirely sure how I ended up being selected. I wasn’t an employee, just someone who had worked with them consistently and believed in what they were building.

It caught me off guard in the best way.

It also made me reflect on something bigger. Sometimes the value you create compounds in ways you don’t see coming. Not every contribution is immediately rewarded, and that’s okay. Over time, the right companies notice.

I wanted to give a shoutout to Airbnb for thinking differently about who gets to share in the upside. That left an impression.

And it’s a good reminder to keep showing up, keep contributing, and keep building relationships the right way.

Because if it can happen once, it can happen again.

04/19/2026

Any day on the water is a good day!

My first German wheel class! It’s been a long time since I’ve been back to the Circus Center in San Francisco, but I’m b...
04/15/2026

My first German wheel class! It’s been a long time since I’ve been back to the Circus Center in San Francisco, but I’m back!

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