Talk to Mike Byster for 10 minutes and he will change the way you
think about learning forever. With his contagious enthusiasm and
passion for math and memory, he will prove that not only are you
able to expand your mind, but you will have fun doing so. With one
of the fastest mathematical minds on the planet, Mike receives
thousands of calls each year from schools requesting him to visit
and share his knowledge. He has been to over 16,000 classrooms,
nursing homes, and businesses worldwide, and he does so for
free.
Watching Mike do huge math equations in his head—even faster than
a calculator—is extraordinary. To see kids do exactly the same
thing is life changing. But Mike was not born a genius. He broke
learning skills down into simple easy to follow steps, which are
not taught in schools. Skills that every student needs for
success. In doing so, he wants to empower all individuals to be
able to reach their full potential.
Mike’s mission in life is to positively impact the minds and lives
of all students! Even for students with test anxiety and learning
disabilities, Mike’s approach to learning takes the pressure off,
making the process of learning a positive experience. Mike has
literally written the book on mental math, memory, focus,
concentration, and organization skills. His book, The Power of
Forgetting, and DVD system, Brainetics, were born from his love of
learning and his own struggles in school. He created Brainetics so
the entire family can have a great time while learning. Brainetics
is the winner of the 2008 Parent’s Choice Award, 2012 Mom’s Best
Award, 2012 Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Games Award, and 2015 Academics’
Choice “Brain Toy” Award.
A native of Chicago, Mike earned his Business degree at the
University of Illinois and he is a member of the National Council
of Mathematics Teachers and Mensa.
ABC’s 20/20 in an investigative report says,“He turns average kids
into whiz kids.” After Mike was featured on 20/20, the program
received more emails than any other segment in the history of the
show!
Winner of the title “Superhuman” June, 2017 on Fox, he has also
been featured on “Windy City Live”, The Hallmark Channel’s “Home
and Family”, WGN News, Reader’s Digest, Bloomberg News, NPR,
Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Atlanta-Journal Constitution,
The Gayle King Show, Bulldog in the Morning Show, Jenniffer
Weigel’s, “I’m Spiritual, Dammit”, Paul Lisnek’s, “Behind the
Curtain” and many local and regional media channels across the
country.