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The Power of Words

With Carlos Vaquera

What if a few words could change our perception of a situation?

We are constantly observing, interpreting and making decisions. Yet a single word, gesture or expectation can be enough to steer our reading of a situation.

Carlos Vaquera turns these mechanisms into a stage experience where communication, illusion, mentalism and humour meet. The audience doesn't just listen: they observe, participate and discover first-hand how their attention and perceptions can be influenced.

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Carlos Vaquera hosting an interactive keynote show for a large audience.
Duration
60 to 180 minutes
Participants
From 50 to several thousand people
Environment
Indoors
On stage
Languages
FR · EN

When words guide our perception

On stage, Carlos Vaquera plays with the audience's attention, words, gestures and expectations. What seems obvious can suddenly take on a different meaning. What each person thinks they have observed may turn out to be incomplete or influenced by the context.

These moments of astonishment open up an accessible reflection on the power of words, non-verbal language, the presentation of an idea, and our ability to adapt a message to its recipients. The principles are not just explained: Carlos makes them visible and brings them to life for the audience.

What the experience reveals

  1. Questioning your perceptions

    Becoming aware of how words, expectations and context influence our reading of a situation.

  2. Reading beyond the words

    Observing the role of non-verbal language and the signals that shape an interaction.

  3. Strengthening a message's impact

    Understanding how presence, choice of words and the art of presentation can capture an audience's attention and buy-in.

The artist

Carlos Vaquera

An international artist, illusionist, mentalist, author and speaker, Carlos Vaquera combines stagecraft with a keen observation of the mechanics of perception and communication.

European champion of close-up magic in London, first prize for Close-up Magic in Las Vegas and winner of a Mandrake d'Or, he transforms professional topics into lively, accessible and memorable stage experiences.

Portrait de Carlos Vaquera, illusionniste, mentaliste et conférencier.

Who it’s for

The Power of Words is aimed at companies wishing to offer a large audience a captivating, intelligent and interactive highlight for their event. The keynote show is a natural fit for a convention, seminar, kick-off, managers' meeting or any event dedicated to communication, influence or public speaking.

  • Develop leadership and management style
  • Share an enjoyable, unifying moment

Good to know

  • The duration is adaptable, from 60 to 180 minutes, depending on the event's context.
  • A giant screen may be required for very large audiences.
  • A suitable stage and technical set-up are required. The technical specifications are confirmed separately, depending on the venue, configuration and audience size.
  • Other keynote and/or show topics can be proposed on request.

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