Nico Andreani

Nico Andreani (formerly Nico Studer) is a magician from Basel who performs table magic and stage shows at corporate events, birthdays, weddings and galas. His site, which has an English version, lists his awards as the Swiss Talent Award 2013 and Magic Talent Switzerland 2023, and says he represents Switzerland at the Magic World Championship 2025. He writes that he has over 20 years of experience and a charming, humorous style, and that each program is tailored to the event and its guests. For a couple planning from abroad, the site is short but clear about how booking works and what he brings.

The awards and the performer

The About section gives the essentials. Nico Andreani, formerly Nico Studer, is described as a magician from Basel who wins audiences over with a blend of magic, charm and entertainment. Alongside magic, he is a bachata and salsa dancer and an experienced teacher: he runs the Basel Magic School and the Bachata Basel Dance School. The site says he brings his range of talents "to events both at home and abroad," with performances "from Southeast Asia to Las Vegas," including the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino.

The awards are the headline credential. The site names the Swiss Talent Award 2013 and Magic Talent Switzerland 2023, and the representation of Switzerland at the Magic World Championship 2025. The site's footer area also mentions "Die grosse Show der Träume SRF & ZDF," a television show, and there is a separate press page.

His approach

The "why me" text is written in the first person. He says magic is more than entertainment, that he wants to bring tricks to the stage and also "evoke genuine emotions in the audience," and that he tailors each program "to suit your individual needs and with passion." His stated goal is not only to amaze people but to leave them with lasting memories, with a human touch and a wink. The About section adds that he works with "impressive dexterity and a charismatic presence," and that he "now brings his magic directly to you," naming corporate events, weddings and anniversaries. That is the tone of the whole site: personal, light and focused on the guests rather than on a list of tricks.

What he offers at a wedding

Under "why me," the site lists what sets him apart:

• "Magic with personality – charming, witty and stylish"
• "Sensitive feeling for every audience"
• "Technology & show from a single source – including our own sound system, microphone & stage"
• "Flexibility & experience – from the living room to the event hall"
• "Interactive & inclusive – stylish participation of your guests is very important to me"

The two formats are table magic, performed directly among the guests, and a show, and step 2 of the booking process makes clear that a combination of both is possible. The equipment point matters for weddings in venues without their own sound: he states that the show comes with his own sound system, microphone and stage. The flexibility point, from the living room to the event hall, means the same performer can play a small dinner or a larger reception.

He also stresses guest participation. For a couple, that is worth discussing in advance: some families love being pulled into a trick, others prefer to watch.

The five-step booking process

The inquiry section sets out five steps:

1. A joint telephone call, meeting or exchange by email.
2. Clarifying the show requests: table magic, show, a combination, and so on.
3. Creation of a tailor-made offer.
4. A short contact before the show.
5. "Sit back and enjoy – I'll take care of the rest."

The contact form asks for first name, last name, email, phone number and a message. Since every offer is made to measure, there is no fixed package list.

Testimonials

The site shows several short testimonials without names or event types. One reads: "We would like to thank you for your fantastic performance at our regional event. You received nothing but praise, the crowd was thrilled, thank you very much." Another: "The response was incredibly positive. It was exciting and funny, too. You can inspire an audience." Others are shorter: "Great magic with style and charm," and "That was magic, not an illusion!" Another thanks him for "making the event a fun one." He adds that further well-known references are available on request.

None of the testimonials names a wedding, and couples who want wedding references should ask for them.

Language

The site has an English version, which is the page linked here, but it does not state which languages he performs in. For a wedding with English-speaking guests, the question to ask is whether he can present the show and his table patter in English, and how much of the act depends on talk rather than visuals.

What the site does not settle

No prices are published, and the site does not give a range. It does not say how long a show lasts or how long the table magic runs, so the program length is part of the tailor-made offer. It does not say whether travel is charged for venues outside the Basel area, or how the stage and sound equipment are handled at a remote or mountain venue. There is no booking lead time, deposit or cancellation policy on the page, and no mention of what space or power the stage setup needs.

Who it suits

Nico Andreani suits couples who want an award-winning magician with a warm, humorous style and a program built around their event rather than a fixed routine. The five-step process is useful for couples organizing from abroad, since the first step can be a call or an email exchange, and the fact that he brings his own sound, microphone and stage takes one item off the venue checklist. His Basel base makes him a natural choice for weddings around Basel, and the site presents him as used to traveling.

The caveats are the lack of published prices and durations, and of wedding-specific references. A couple who wants to compare several magicians on price will need a quote first. For a couple who values a performer with competitive credentials and a personal approach, it is a strong option.