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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Close-up mentalism for corporate events and private celebrations
Let's turn your event into a story that lasts.
Bespoke encounters, shaped by modern mentalism.
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”.
Two Options
Both effortlessly integrate into any setting. Designed to complement your event, not complicate it.
Seated
At a dedicated table.
You want one spot where something impossible happens. Guests choose for themselves whether to join, for an understated, remarkable encounter.
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For a memorable event
We create memories that ignite conversation and spark connections
Using psychological illusions up close
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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 minds were engaged.
What to expect →
Available in English & Dutch
What guests remember
Not because it was loud. Because it felt personal, impossible, and worth talking about afterwards.
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In step with the event
Strangers talk, teams bond, and the energy shifts without you lifting a finger. Clear communication, minimal setup, reliable execution.
The blueprint →Something to talk about on the way home.
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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 should be able to influence.
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 I'll send you a tailored proposal.
Which region do you perform in?
All over Belgium, from my base in Antwerp. The Netherlands too, and further afield by arrangement.
What is the difference between a mentalist and a magician?
A magician works with objects such as cards and coins. A mentalist works with the thoughts and choices of your guests, and acts as though he has a hold over things nobody could possibly control.
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