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ISMA ZMERLI’S BLOG

AI talks, mentalism and live events.

Practical guidance from my work as an AI speaker and mentalist: choose a format, bring guests together and plan the highlights of your event.
An in-person talk in front of a room, and a virtual talk with remote participants

In-person or virtual keynote: which format to choose?

In-person, virtual or hybrid: the strengths and limits of each format for your corporate talk or show, and how to keep remote audiences engaged.
Isma Zmerli, mentalist and AI keynote speaker
Isma Zmerli
October 25, 2026
Isma Zmerli speaking at a lectern to an audience at a company event

AI talk, workshop or training: which format to choose?

AI talk, workshop or training course? Compare goals, group sizes and participation, with real examples from VINCI and BPCE, and pick the right format.
Isma Zmerli, mentalist and AI keynote speaker
Isma Zmerli
October 25, 2026
AI magician Isma Zmerli performing a live artificial intelligence magic show at a corporate event

AI magician: the future of magic and artificial intelligence

AI magician Isma Zmerli on how artificial intelligence is changing live magic: a short history, five ways AI is used on stage and what comes next.
Isma Zmerli, mentalist and AI keynote speaker
Isma Zmerli
October 25, 2026
AI MAGIC & MENTALISM SHOWS

Make AI a highlight of your event.

Looking to close a day of talks or surprise your guests? A show serves a different purpose: a shared live experience combining artificial intelligence and mentalism.

Explore the connection between magic and technology in my article.

AI and magic: behind a new kind of performance
Isma Zmerli invites three participants to take part in a mentalism experience on stage
AI, audience participation and live performance.
MENTALISM & EVENTS

Bring your guests into the experience.

A company reception and a private celebration call for different settings. Explore the performance formats, or read my two original French guides below.

YOUR NEXT EVENT

The right format starts with your objective.

Build your teams’ understanding of AI or offer them a live show: let’s explore what you want your audience to experience.