Tijl Kerckhove during a close-up mentalism experience at a stylish event

Close-up mentalism for corporate events and private celebrations

Showreel of just under a minute, without speech: music and ambience over footage of Tijl Kerckhove performing close-up mentalism at real events — guests at the table, at receptions, at weddings and moving between small groups, with their reactions in frame. The text that appears on screen reads, in order: “Psychological illusions up close”, “Close-up mentalism”, “Tijl Kerckhove”, “A shared experience that becomes a lasting story”, “Two options”, “Both simple to host, seamless in any setting”, “We create memories that ignite conversation and spark connections”, “Tailored for the discerning organiser, our performances make your event stand out”, “Receptions, dinners, client events and staff parties”, “Mindf*cks”, and finally “Let’s talk — we help events stand out — info@tijlkerckhove.com”.

Let's turn your event into a story that lasts.

Bespoke encounters, shaped by modern mentalism.

Two Options

Both effortlessly integrate into any setting. Designed to complement your event, not complicate it.

Wedding guests reacting during a walking mentalism moment

Walking

Among your guests.

You want ordinary conversations to become impossible moments. Walking mentalism moves naturally through the room, turning casual exchanges into something guests keep talking about.

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Tijl Kerckhove performing seated mentalism for a couple

Seated

At a dedicated table.

You want one spot in the room where something impossible happens. Guests join at their own pace, for an understated, remarkable encounter.

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Mentalist Tijl Kerckhove mid-gesture during a moment at a garden party

For a memorable event

We create memories that ignite conversation and spark connections

Tijl Kerckhove talking with two guests at a reception

Using psychological illusions up close

Two guests laughing with Tijl Kerckhove at a high table

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Bespoke encounters

We orchestrate interactions that challenge the senses and evoke emotion. Audiences leave smiling, captivated, and unsettled. Not because their eyes were fooled, but because their mind was engaged.

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A guest reacting in surprise at a garden reception

Available in English & Dutch

What guests remember

Not because it was loud. Because it felt personal, impossible, and worth talking about afterwards.

A guest bursting out laughing during an experiment

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In the rhythm of the event

Strangers talk, teams bond, and the energy shifts without you lifting a finger. Clear communication, minimal setup, reliable execution.

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Something to talk about on the ride home.

Tijl Kerckhove among the guests at a wedding
Guests laughing under a pergola at a party
Guests watching a close-up experiment at a high table

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Frequently asked questions

What is close-up mentalism?

Close-up mentalism is psychological illusion at arm's length: no stage, no technology. Choices, thoughts and coincidences that nobody else is supposed to have a grip on.

What does a mentalist cost for an event?

On request. The price depends on the type of event, the format you choose (Walking or Seated), the number of guests and the travel distance. Tell me about your event and you get a tailored proposal.

What is the difference between a mentalist and a magician?

A magician works with objects such as cards and coins. With a mentalist it is the thoughts and choices of your guests. A mentalist acts as though he has a grip on things you cannot possibly have a grip on.

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