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“We had the chance to have Hugo at our company evening, and he was simply incredible. His professionalism and his warmth contributed enormously to the success of the event.”
“Mentalism is not just an optical illusion. It is the art of shaping how reality is perceived.”
Hugo Marceau
I design and deliver my engagements across the Riviera: Monaco, Cannes, Nice, Saint-Tropez, Antibes. Travel and equipment are included in the quote. Check my availability →
Looking for a magician and mentalist in Monaco for a gala, a wedding, a corporate seminar or a private evening on a yacht? My name is Hugo Marceau and I design tailor-made engagements for the Principality of Monaco and the French Riviera, with a singular positioning: mentalism augmented by artificial intelligence, in French or in English. I work for B2B organisers and private hosts who demand elegance over showmanship.
How to choose a magician
and mentalist in Monaco
The Monégasque market attracts the finest artists on the French Riviera. Five concrete criteria separate a decent performance from a moment of true distinction.
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Bilingual FR/EN
On the Riviera, 60% of the guests at a gala do not speak French. The artist must be able to switch languages naturally.
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Verifiable references
Ask for company names, not anonymous testimonials. Event agencies always trace their providers.
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Genuine personalisation
A professional mentalist integrates the client logo, the guest of honour, the theme. Not a routine recycled from one wedding to the next.
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Absolute discretion
In Monaco, a guest may be a top executive or a public figure. Confidentiality is part of the unwritten contract.
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Contemporary approach
iPad, AI and digital close-up replace the silks and ropes. Your guests have seen everything — except this.
The engagements in Monaco
01 — iPad close-up
The standing dinner becomes connected magic
Hugo moves from table to table with a tablet that turns into an illusion device: live predictions, your company logo woven into the routine, participatory mentalism. A 60 to 90-minute format, ideal to reach 50 to 80 guests without breaking the social flow.
02 — Stage show
A defining moment, facing your audience
A 45 to 75-minute performance. Apparent mind reading, impossible predictions, subtle influence. Stage mentalism works particularly well for corporate galas and launch evenings, where you need to create a moment that justifies bringing your guests to Monaco.
03 — AI Mentalism keynote · The signature angle
Innovation becomes performance
This is where I genuinely stand apart from other performers on the Riviera. My keynote-show AI Mentalist blends mentalism routines with concrete demonstrations of artificial intelligence, designed for corporate seminars that want to entertain and to spark a strategic reflection on innovation at the same time. A 45 to 60-minute format, tailored for executive committees and tech conventions.
04 — Monaco wedding
A unique signature for your day
For a wedding in Monte-Carlo or in the gardens of Saint-Martin, I offer a mixed format: 60 to 90 minutes of close-up during the cocktail, then a 20-minute mini show as a transition into dinner. I personalise around the couple's first names, I prepare predictions linked to their story, I weave in the anecdotes you share with me beforehand.
05 — Hypnosis
The elegance of the unconscious
The hypnosis I offer steers clear of the cabaret caricature. No public humiliation, no shouting. A respectful, immersive approach in which the willing guest lives an experience that stays with them long after the evening ends. Stage format, or in an intimate circle for smaller gatherings.
A CONCRETE EXAMPLE — 2022
The Montblanc evening
in Geneva
In 2022, Montblanc reached out to me to perform inside their Geneva boutique for their top clients. The brief was clear: build intimacy through close-up, then deliver a finale that leaves a mark.
For the finale, I chose to push it. I levitated one of their partners in the middle of the gathering. Not backstage, not with a heavy mise-en-scène. In the middle of the circle, in front of everyone, in the full light of the boutique.
The photograph that circulated in the following days was worth every sales pitch in the world. This signature, I bring it today to the Riviera and I place it in the hands of Monégasque event organisers: the same luxury standard, the same intimacy through close-up, the same precision on the finale — a chiselled effect, never seen before, that becomes the property of the evening.
ABOUT ME
Hugo Marceau,
mentalist & AI keynote speaker
I have been a magician and mentalist for more than ten years, specialised in prestige events. My path crosses classic mentalism, precision close-up and the corporate keynote on artificial intelligence — an angle that very few artists develop today.
I work in French and in English for clients such as Montblanc, IBM, Mercedes, Bouygues, Crédit Agricole and Paul Bocuse, for galas, seminars and private events. My engagements are regularly praised by my clients on Google.
For Monaco and the French Riviera, I bring the same luxury standard I deliver to my most demanding corporate clients.
Learn more about HugoSEE HUGO IN ACTION
Two excerpts, two worlds
The corporate stage show, and a wedding in close-up. The spirit of each format in under 2 minutes.
For which events in Monaco
Hiring a magician and mentalist in Monaco means choosing a precise format for a precise setting. Here are the Monégasque contexts I design my engagements for.
Corporate galas & company evenings
Inside the great Monégasque hotels: Hermitage, Hôtel de Paris, Métropole, Fairmont.
Luxury product launches
Magic becomes a storytelling vector for the brand.
Prestige weddings
In Monte-Carlo, in the private villas of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin or on a yacht at Port Hercule.
Seminars & conventions
The AI Mentalism keynote format that breaks out of routine entertainment.
Private VIP evenings
In absolute respect of confidentiality.
High-end team building
Public relations events for senior executives.
FR · EN
A multilingual approach for an international clientele
In Monaco, linguistic diversity is part of everyday life: Russian, Italian, English and French coexist at every table. I deliver my engagements in French or in English with equal fluency. For a predominantly English-speaking event, I perform the show entirely in English on request.
Fees in Monaco
The Monégasque market places professional engagements within a clear range.
Cocktail close-up
60 to 90 minutes
from €1,500 excl. VAT
Stage show
45 to 75 minutes
from €2,000 excl. VAT
AI Mentalism keynote
corporate seminars
from €2,500 excl. VAT
Wedding mixed format
cocktail + stage · private clients incl. VAT
€2,400 to €4,200 incl. VAT
(€2,000 to €3,500 excl. VAT)
(€2,000 to €3,500 excl. VAT)
Fees excl. VAT for companies (20% VAT for private clients). Including travel, stage equipment and personalisation prepared in advance. Personalised quote within 48 hours.
Magic, mentalism, AI
Three neighbouring disciplines, three different grammars.
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Classic magic
Manipulates objects: cards, coins, silks. It plays on the eye.
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Mentalism
Plays on the mind: predictions, influence, apparent thought reading. More subtle, more cerebral.
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AI Mentalism
Hugo Marceau's specific ground. AI demonstrations woven into mentalism. A format unseen on the French Riviera.
Book Hugo for your event in Monaco
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You describe the event
Date, exact venue, number of guests, desired format, language of the evening.
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Phone briefing
Calibration: duration, staging, integration into the programme, personalisation.
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Quote within 48h
Final, precise fee. No hidden cost, travel included.
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Confirmation & deposit
Quote signed. Allow 4 to 8 weeks for busy periods.
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Verified testimonials
Excerpts from my 108 Google reviews rated 5.0 out of 5.
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“A show blending sleight of hand, mentalism, close-up and humour. The guests especially appreciated his pedagogical approach to hypnosis, during which no one was made fun of.”
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“We had the chance to have Hugo as the magician for our wedding. He stunned all our guests, young and old, with his striking effects and his incredible talent. His kindness, his humour and his professionalism.”
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best magician and mentalist in Monaco?
On the high-end Monégasque market, the best magician and mentalist is the one who combines close-up expertise, French-English bilingual fluency, verifiable luxury references and a contemporary approach (iPad, artificial intelligence). Hugo Marceau ticks these four boxes with 5.0 out of 5 on 108 Google reviews and corporate references such as Montblanc, IBM, Mercedes and Paul Bocuse. His point of difference: the AI Mentalism keynote, a format unseen on the Riviera.
What is a mentalist?
A mentalist is an artist who uses techniques of apparent mind reading, prediction and mental influence to create moments that seem to defy the mind. Unlike the classic magician who manipulates objects (cards, coins), the mentalist works on psychology, observation and suggestion. It is an art especially suited to adult audiences and corporate events.
How does a mentalism show work?
A mentalism show rests on four pillars: fine observation of body language, verbal suggestion techniques, hidden mathematics and stage command. The mentalist creates the illusion of telepathy by combining these precise techniques. The audience participates actively rather than watching passively — which is what makes the format particularly immersive on stage or in close-up.
How much does a magician cost in Monaco?
In Monaco, fees range from €1,500 excl. VAT (cocktail close-up 60-90 minutes) to €3,500 excl. VAT (wedding mixed format). An AI Mentalism keynote for a corporate seminar starts at €2,500 excl. VAT. These ranges include travel, stage equipment and personalisation prepared in advance. Personalised quote within 48 hours.
What is the difference between a magician and a mentalist?
The magician manipulates physical objects (cards, coins, silks). The mentalist works on the mind: predictions, apparent influence, thought reading. Hugo Marceau combines both approaches, but mentalism remains the core of his corporate engagements.
Does Hugo Marceau speak English for events in Monaco?
Yes. Hugo performs in French and in English, with equal fluency in both languages. For a predominantly English-speaking event, the show can be delivered entirely in English on request.
How many guests can Hugo Marceau entertain during a cocktail in Monaco?
For 90 minutes of cocktail close-up, count 50 to 80 guests reached. Beyond 100 people, it is advisable to extend the performance or to consider a complementary stage format.
How far in advance should I book a mentalist in Monaco?
Ideally 4 to 8 weeks before the event, especially for May, June, September and December, which are the busiest months on the Riviera.
Does Hugo Marceau also perform in Cannes, Nice and on the French Riviera?
Yes. Hugo regularly performs across the entire French Riviera: Monaco, Cannes, Nice, Antibes, Saint-Tropez. Travel is included in the quote.
What format works for a wedding in Monaco?
The most requested: 60 to 90 minutes of close-up during the cocktail. For weddings of more than 150 guests, a 20 to 30-minute mini stage show can be added before dinner.
Is iPad close-up suitable for corporate seminars?
Particularly so. The iPad format makes it possible to integrate the client logo live, to deliver predictions personalised on the brand, and to reach guests in small groups during a standing dinner.
How much does a magician and mentalist cost in Monaco?
Fees range from €1,500 excl. VAT (cocktail close-up) to €3,500 excl. VAT (wedding mixed format). The AI Mentalism keynote starts at €2,500 excl. VAT. Final quote within 48 hours of our exchange with Hugo.
LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN
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