Wedding of Aurore and Adrien

From the cocktail reception and throughout the wedding dinner, Harry Covert moved naturally among the guests, presenting a series of close-up magic experiences.
This intimate form of magic requires no stage and takes place only a few inches away from the audience.
The impossible unfolds directly in the guests’ hands, sometimes using their own personal belongings. A ring disappears before reappearing in a completely unexpected location. A chosen card is found inside a pocket that has remained closed since the beginning of the meal. An object appears to pass invisibly from one person to another, without anyone being able to identify the exact moment when it happened.
Each table therefore experiences something different, at its own pace. The performances blend naturally into the conversations and dinner service, without interrupting the reception or taking attention away from the newlyweds.
This format is particularly well suited to couples looking for a wedding magician in Annecy or Haute-Savoie. Close-up magic surprises guests from the moment they arrive, encourages conversation and creates a warm, relaxed atmosphere before the main collective experience of the evening.

A Mentalism Show Bringing All the Guests Together

Towards the end of dinner, the guests gathered for a mentalism show designed to become one of the highlights of the wedding.
After experiencing close-up magic in smaller groups during the cocktail reception and meal, this shared performance allowed every guest to experience the same mystery together.
Predictions, seemingly impossible decisions and experiments involving intuition followed one another in an atmosphere combining amazement, suspense and light-hearted humour.
Rather than relying on effects that audiences can anticipate, Harry Covert’s performances are built around observing the group, using silence effectively and carefully controlling the rhythm of each experience. Every revelation unfolds gradually, allowing anticipation, doubt and astonishment to grow naturally.
This refined and understated approach, reflecting Harry’s elegant, dandy-inspired style, allows the mentalism show to retain its full impact without disrupting the atmosphere of the wedding.
The entertainment becomes an integral part of the reception while giving the couple and their guests a genuine shared performance to remember.

Using Magic to Create Connections Between Guests

The value of magic at a wedding extends far beyond the surprise created by an individual effect. The experience also influences how guests interact and helps bring together people who may never have met before.
Around the tables, guests naturally begin comparing what they have seen, sharing their memories and discussing their theories. Everyone attempts to understand what has just happened, yet no single explanation seems to make sense.
Magic therefore becomes a natural conversation starter between different families, groups of friends and generations.
Children, parents and grandparents follow the experiences with the same sense of curiosity. For a few minutes, everyone shares the same silence, the same questions and the same bursts of laughter.
During the mentalism show, the room moves between moments of complete silence, hesitation and spontaneous reactions. These suspended moments, just before an impossible revelation, are often the ones that remain most vividly in the guests’ memories.

Entertainment Tailored to the Rhythm of the Reception

Harry Covert’s performance was carefully integrated into the schedule created by Aurore and Adrien, in coordination with the team at La Clef des Champs and the other wedding suppliers.
The timing of the close-up magic, the table-to-table performances and the set-up for the mentalism show were planned around the dinner service, speeches and other entertainment already included in the programme.
This preparation helped avoid unnecessary interruptions and sudden changes of pace. The couple could therefore focus on what truly mattered: enjoying their day and spending time with their guests.
The result was a smoother, more natural reception in which every part of the celebration had its place. Magic accompanied the evening without ever becoming intrusive, leaving guests with memories they continued to discuss long after leaving Veyrier-du-Lac.

Looking for a Wedding Magician in Annecy?

Every wedding has its own rhythm, venue and unique group of guests. Successful wedding entertainment should therefore be designed around the celebration rather than reproduced in exactly the same way from one event to another.
Harry Covert offers close-up magic and mentalism shows for weddings organised in Annecy, around Lake Annecy, in Veyrier-du-Lac and throughout Haute-Savoie.
Whether you are bringing together forty guests for an intimate reception or almost two hundred people for a larger celebration, the performance can be adapted to the number of guests, the timing of the dinner, the configuration of the venue and the atmosphere you wish to create.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Entertainment in Annecy

Why Hire a Magician for a Wedding in Annecy?

A wedding magician can provide natural and engaging entertainment during the cocktail reception, dinner and transitional moments throughout the evening.
Close-up magic encourages guests to interact, while a mentalism show creates a shared highlight that the couple and their loved ones will remember long after the wedding.

When Is the Best Time for Magic During a Wedding?

Close-up magic can be performed during the cocktail reception, between courses or towards the end of dinner.
A mentalism show is usually presented when all the guests can gather and focus on the same experience, for example after dessert and before the opening of the dance floor.

Is Close-Up Magic Suitable for Every Guest?

Yes. Close-up magic is an intergenerational form of entertainment that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
Each interaction is adapted to the group, and guests do not need any special knowledge or have to participate against their wishes.

What Is the Difference Between Close-Up Magic and Mentalism?

Close-up magic takes place only a few inches away from the guests, usually in small groups or from table to table.
Mentalism focuses more on thoughts, decisions, predictions, intuition and apparently impossible coincidences. Both formats can be combined during the same wedding reception.

Is a Stage Required for a Mentalism Show?

A stage is not always necessary. Depending on the number of guests and the layout of the room, a clearly visible performance area may be sufficient.
The dance floor often provides a suitable central space that can be seen by everyone. All technical requirements are discussed before the wedding to ensure that the show fits naturally into the venue.

How Long Does Wedding Magic Entertainment Last?

The duration depends on the number of guests, the schedule of the reception and the selected format.
Close-up magic can accompany part or all of the cocktail reception and wedding dinner. The mentalism show is generally a shorter, scheduled highlight presented at a carefully chosen moment during the evening.

Does Harry Covert Perform Outside Veyrier-du-Lac?

Yes. Harry Covert performs at weddings in Annecy, around Lake Annecy and throughout Haute-Savoie, Savoie and the Rhône region, as well as in Geneva and around Lake Geneva.
Performances in other regions of France, Switzerland or abroad can also be arranged, depending on availability and travel requirements.

When Should We Book a Wedding Magician and Mentalist?

It is advisable to make contact as soon as your wedding date and reception venue have been confirmed.
Booking in advance provides more opportunities to plan the performance, coordinate with the other suppliers and personalise certain experiences for your celebration.
Would you like to offer your guests elegant, engaging and truly original entertainment?
Let us create an experience designed around your wedding, your guests and the different moments of your day.