Adam - Close-up Magician Close-up magician for weddings & events in Nîmes and the South of France

Weddings, especially the cocktail hour and wine reception. Guests are relaxed, mingling in small groups, and close-up magic is the perfect icebreaker: it gets people who don't know each other laughing and talking together.

I have been performing close-up magic professionally for 15 years across the South of France, with more than 200 events: weddings, private parties, galas and corporate events. I have performed for companies such as Dell, Peugeot, Royal Canin and Société Générale.

The magic happens in your guests' own hands, a few centimetres away, using cards, coins and everyday objects. Every performance is adapted to the event and the audience, and I always perform myself: no stand-ins. Suitable for all ages, it creates shared moments and memories that last far longer than background entertainment.

No technical setup is needed: close-up magic requires no stage, sound system or power. I arrive a little before the start to meet the organiser and get a feel for the venue. Performances usually last from 30 minutes to 2 hours, moving from group to group during the cocktail hour or from table to table during dinner.

Yes. Close-up magic works just as well outdoors, in gardens, courtyards or on terraces, which is perfect for summer weddings and receptions in the South of France. Some shade on very hot days is appreciated.

Clients most often say their guests were still talking about it months later. Wedding couples describe the magic as the surprise of the day, companies say it created a great atmosphere and brought their teams together, and families appreciate that it delights both children and grandparents, with plenty of humour.

Absolutely. Before each event we discuss your guests, the timing and the atmosphere you want. The performance is adapted to the audience (families, colleagues, international guests) and to the moment: strolling during the cocktail hour, table-hopping during dinner, or a mix of both.