Trusted in Lyon & beyond
The job, in one sentence
Mentalist & magician in Lyon:
An artist who designs bespoke experiences for your Lyon events — corporate seminars, cocktails, weddings, private gatherings — blending close-up magic, mentalism, and now artificial intelligence. I never arrive with a generic act. Every performance is calibrated to your audience, your stakes and your venue: from a 6th arrondissement rooftop to Stade de Gerland, from Château Vatel to the Old Town.
Lyon is the city where I work most, ten years and counting. A plenary at the Cité Internationale convention centre has nothing to do with a wedding at Domaine des Ombre Blanches, and an IBM seminar is built differently from a private dinner on the Quais. This page shows concretely how I work in Lyon, backed by three real engagements.
Three engagements that capture
how I work in Lyon
The best description of a magician is what they have actually done, not what they promise. Three recent evenings, three radically different formats.
2025 · Private OL party
The Olympique Lyonnais captain's birthday, on a Lyon rooftop
Discreet booking, strictly private event, on a rooftop overlooking the city. The OL captain was celebrating his birthday with several teammates — including World Champions 2018. Brief: close-up only, mobile between groups, never breaking the flow of the evening.
Three hours moving from circle to circle, no mic, no stage — only hands, voice, and the instant rapport you build with elite athletes.
2025 · 750-person seminar
ByMyCar at Stade de Gerland — running thread for 750 employees
ByMyCar, France's leading automotive group, runs its annual seminar at Stade de Gerland. 750 employees in plenary. The leadership wanted a running thread between thank-yous, strategic announcements and internal news — something that creates rhythm, that highlights teams, that nobody had seen at a competitor's event before.
I performed between each programme segment: short mentalism sequences calibrated on the company's key messages — predictions on results, collective readings, targeted interactions with managers. 750 pairs of eyes following the same narrative thread for two hours, with live video capture on side screens.
Christmas 2024 · 150 guests
IBM at Château Vatel — two hours of close-up and a final levitation
IBM picked Château Vatel to thank its employees before the holidays. 150 guests, standing dinner, hushed atmosphere. For two hours, I moved from circle to circle: cards, predictions, two-person readings.
Then, during the closing speech, I invited an employee to join me in front of everyone. The final levitation, indoors, in Château Vatel's main hall, in plain sight, before 150 witnesses — that image still circulates on their internal channels months later.
Magician, mentalist, AI
three angles, one signature
Most magicians in Lyon do one thing and do it well. I offer three complementary formats — and it is their combination that makes the difference for your guests.
Format 1
Corporate close-up
Mobile between tables or groups, no stage. Cards, coins, guests' personal objects. Ideal for corporate cocktails, welcome drinks, private gatherings. Typical duration: 90 min to 2 hours.
For: cocktails, birthdays, weddings, corporate evenings under 200 guests
Format 2
Stage mentalism
Scripted acts for stage and large platforms. Collective readings, predictions, suggestion on volunteers. Ideal for seminars, plenaries, gala dinners. Duration: 25 to 60 minutes.
For: 100+ person seminars, conventions
Format 3
AI mentalism keynote
Hybrid format: show + talk. AI becomes my stage partner — real-time predictions, dialogues between algorithm and audience. Currently unique in France. Duration: 45 to 90 minutes.
For: tech conventions, executive committees, AI-themed events
For what kind of event in Lyon
Seminars & conventions: Cité Internationale, Centre des Congrès, Groupama Stadium, Stade de Gerland, headquarters of major Lyon-based groups (Sanofi, bioMérieux, Renault Trucks, ByMyCar). 50 to 750 attendees.
Cocktails & corporate evenings: Domaine de Ombre Blanche, Château Vatel, the Brotteaux and 6th arrondissement, privatised rooftops in the 2nd. Standard format 2 hours.
High-end weddings: Beaujolais castles, Mâconnais estates, Old Town, private estates in the Monts d'Or.
Private parties: from the OL captain's birthday to confidential family gatherings, close-up remains my favourite private format — it adapts to any venue.
How I work,
from quote to stage
No surprises, ever. Same process for ten years, because it works.
- 30-minute video call: we discuss your event, audience, venue, key messages. No commitment at this stage.
- Quote within 48h: clear PDF, no surprises — format, duration, all-inclusive price (Lyon metro travel included).
- Validation & deposit: 30% on signing, balance on the day. Professional contract, current liability insurance.
- Tech brief J-15: I call you two weeks ahead. We finalise the run, timing, names to avoid or highlight.
- On the day: I arrive 1 hour early, test lighting and sound, greet the organiser. 5-minute debrief at the end, then I leave quietly.
Pricing in Lyon
No tricky grid. Three honest brackets — the exact quote depends on duration, headcount and personalisation.
Cocktail close-up
€600 – €900
90 min mobile performance, up to 80 guests, Lyon metro included
Most requested
Hybrid seminar
€1,200 – €2,000
25-40 min stage + 1h close-up, up to 300 guests, video capture optional
AI keynote
€2,500 – €4,000
Hybrid 45-90 min format, custom-built to your company messages
Large formats (500+ attendees like ByMyCar Gerland) and multi-city events: quote on request.
They trusted me in Lyon
5.0/5 on 108 Google reviews. Three representative testimonials.
"Hugo transformed our annual seminar. 750 employees, two hours all following him as one. Precise, professional, and able to weave our strategic messages into his routines. We will book again."
— Communications Director, ByMyCar · Gerland 2025
"Two hours of close-up that left a mark on our teams. The final levitation is still being shared internally. Hugo belongs in any high-end address book."
— IBM Christmas Committee · Château Vatel
"Perfect presence — never intrusive, always right. For a high-stakes private party, exactly what we needed. Total discretion, flawless execution."
— Private OL event · 2025
A bilingual FR/EN approach
for Lyon's international audience
Lyon hosts several international headquarters — Sanofi, bioMérieux, Renault Trucks, IBM, BNP Paribas Cardif. For executive committees, international conventions and foreign guests, I deliver in French, in English, or alternating bilingual mode. No bilingual surcharge — it is a signature, not an option.
How to choose
the right magician in Lyon?
Six criteria, in order. If one is missing, move on — whatever the price tag.
- Ask for a real performance video (not a marketing montage). The montage often hides a thin repertoire.
- Check client references — named companies, real venues. Logo pages without dates are a red flag.
- Read Google reviews with context (wedding, corporate, cocktail). A great private magician can be weak at B2B.
- Verify FR/EN delivery if your guests are international. Lyon attracts many foreign executives.
- Pick the right format (close-up vs stage vs mentalism) for your event, not "a generic performance".
- Video call before signing. If the artist refuses, they are selling a script — not a meeting.
Frequently asked questions
magician in Lyon
How much does a magician in Lyon cost?
In Lyon, expect €600-900 for a 90-minute cocktail close-up, €1,200-2,000 for a corporate seminar mixing stage + close-up, €2,500-4,000 for a premium 90-minute AI mentalism keynote.
What is the difference between a magician and a mentalist?
A magician manipulates objects to create visual illusions. A mentalist plays on the mind: mind-reading, prediction, suggestion. I deliver both — plus AI-augmented mentalism.
What is your service area around Lyon?
Lyon city, metro area, Rhône, Isère, Ain, Loire, and the whole Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region — no extra travel fee. French-speaking Switzerland, Annecy, Grenoble: regular travel.
How far in advance should I book?
High-end weddings and major corporate events: 3 to 6 months ahead. For last-minute requests, I always keep a few short slots open.
Can you host a 500+ corporate seminar in Lyon?
Yes. I hosted ByMyCar at Stade de Gerland for 750 people — running thread on stage and close-up between tables.
Do you perform iPad close-up?
Yes, it is one of my signatures. iPad close-up combines classic magic with touchscreen interaction: real-time predictions, strong visual effects.
Do you perform in English in Lyon?
Yes. I perform in French, in English, or in alternating bilingual mode depending on the audience. No bilingual surcharge.
Book your event in Lyon
30-minute video call to discuss your project, quote within 48h, clear contract. No commitment before you sign.
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