Xavier Nicolas

XAVIER NICOLAS "BRAIN CHEWING""

In 2013, the mentalism show "Remue Méninges" was nominated for Magic Show of the Year in the mentalism category. Drawing the audience into a whirlwind of effects and experiments, Xavier Nicolas's magic is mysterious and intriguing, yet always humorous. Modern and intelligent, the show stands out both for the objects used and the artist's unusual approach. Absolutely mind-blowing... a subtle blend of magic and psychological manipulation... a must-see!!! Xavier Nicolas is much more than a magician... he's in a league of his own.

At the Congress of the European Order of Mentalists (OEDM), Xavier Nicolas won an award at the 2012 Nostradamus Competition. He thus entered the top three of the best European mentalists (2012/2013).

Are we truly masters of our thoughts? Telepathy, predictions, mind control: the mentalist will delve into your mind and penetrate your thoughts with astonishing precision. Discover the show nominated by the French Federation of Magicians (FFAP) for Magic Show of the Year in the Mentalism category 2013/2014. Immersing the audience in a whirlwind of effects and experiments, Xavier Nicolas's magic is mysterious and intriguing, yet always humorous. Modern and intelligent, the show stands out both for the objects used and the artist's unusual approach. The audience leaves with questions about how these techniques are performed and the possible applications: "Beyond the show, can I be influenced in my daily life?" Xavier Nicolas performs his show with the same passion every time because he has a unique approach to magic. According to him: «While traditional magic is the art of manipulating objects, mentalism is the art of manipulating the mind. When you leave a magic show, you think, »That guy's a good manipulator!« whereas at the end of a mentalist show, you think, «I saw something amazing!» That's what I like. I thrive on the pleasure and astonishment of the audience.« Beyond entertainment, Xavier Nicolas truly raises the question of influence, free will, and power… Used for different purposes, his techniques can be exploited for marketing, advertising… but also for political, religious, or, more seriously, cult-like indoctrination. NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is one of the foundations of mentalism. The artist warns us and invites us to question our freedom to think or act in a context of imperceptible influences.

Xavier Nicolas discovered magic at the age of seven thanks to a magician's kit he received for Christmas. He made his professional magic debut in 1987, initially working in event entertainment, then at the Monte Carlo Casino where he showcased his close-up magic talents for five years. Deeply interested in paranormal phenomena and the unusual, he began working in the branch of magic known as "Mentalism," incorporating strange effects into his close-up performances. However, this format didn't yet allow him to fully capitalize on his unique abilities, but a few years later, he met a master of "Bizarre Magic" and found the key that would propel him to stardom in Mentalism. He begins by carrying out this activity always in an event setting, causing disappointment among an audience frustrated at not being able to see him “elsewhere”, which will trigger an irresistible desire to perform in the theatre in order to allow everyone to discover a show previously reserved for a select group. This is how Anamorphoses, a show about curious and paranormal phenomena conceived in 1995 for a local audience, was adapted for the stage and presented in April 2003 at the Théâtre du Coteau in Plessis Robinson and at FNAC in June 2003. In 2003, he created Mis en boîte (Boxed), on the theme “Does our brain have a meaning?” Directed by Richard Pineault, the show was performed several times in 2004, at the Théo Théâtre, then at the Théâtre Adyar, and revived as part of the Dax Theatre Festival and the Festival des Bonimenteurs (Paris) in 2005 and in 2007 at the Caves Saint Sabin. Continuing his theatrical momentum, he created Remue-Méninges (Brainstorming), presented for the first time on stage at the Théâtre des deux Anes in 2007 before being performed at the Théâtre de Nesle and the Nouvelle Eve (280 seats). He participates in Numerous television appearances including: France's Got Talent season 2010-2011, Welcome to Cauet's 2012, The Night Belongs to Us 2012… Xavier NICOLAS is a complete artist; he performs on stage and also offers his original entertainment concept for your private parties, corporate events, weddings, or children's birthday parties…