Magical animation for press day: impress the journalists
Magical animation for press day: impress the journalists — a strategic subject for any event that aims for excellence. Here is a complete guide with concrete advice and the latest trends in premium events.
What magic brings to your event
close-up — or proximity magic — is practiced a few centimeters from spectators, with everyday objects: cards, coins, telephones, rings. The magician circulates from group to group, offering each person 5 to 8 minutes of personal wonder. This is the king of cocktails and receptions: no installation, no sound system, just the impossible happening in the hands of your guests.
What makes the close-up so effective in events: each guest has “their” moment of magic. He's not watching a show — he's the hero. This personalization creates an incomparable emotional engagement. The close-up also excels in an often underestimated role: breaking the ice. Around one turn, strangers become accomplices in a few seconds.
The stage show: the unifying moment
The stage show brings together all the guests for a collective moment of 20 to 45 minutes. It is the unifying format par excellence — the one that creates a shared memory and offers a strong visual impact. Grand illusions, audience participation, integration of technologies (holograms, AI, interactive screens) — the stage show is a complete spectacle.
The advantage in events: it structures the evening. After dinner, the show creates an emotional climax that marks the memory of all the guests simultaneously. It’s also the most “brandable” format — the show can incorporate the company message, brand colors, and even the product into the tricks. For large gatherings of 200+ people, this is often the most impactful format.
Les French Twins: innovation at the service of spectacle
Tony and Jordan invented an artistic genre in its own right: Digital Illusionism. Their approach fuses sleight of hand, artificial intelligence and immersive technologies in tailor-made performances for each event. Their international journey — more than 45 countries, legendary stages on five continents — has given them a unique understanding of the most demanding audiences.
Frequently asked questions
Should a technical installation be planned?
For the close-up: nothing at all. For the stage show: a basic sound system and lighting are sufficient. The magician brings all his specific equipment and coordinates with your manager.
Does the show work with all types of audiences?
Magic is universal: no language, culture or age barriers. A good magician adapts his approach to the profile of the audience — more sophisticated with a corporate audience, more interactive with a family audience.