Butzi
Professional magician and expert on creativity and innovation
*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.
About Butzi
A graduate of the Sorbonne in Economics, Johannes Alinhac took an unexpected turn early in his career — travelling solo through Latin America before returning to France to become… a magician. What began as passion quickly became profession. He has performed at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and in London’s West End, mastering the art of illusion, attention and audience engagement.
Butzi’s fascination with illusion evolved into something deeper: understanding how perception shapes possibility. He began designing bespoke illusions for brands and corporate clients, exploring how the principles of magic mirror the principles of innovation.
Alongside his creative career, Butzi built two companies and authored The Magic of Crazytivity, a book exploring the shared mindset of magicians and entrepreneurs. The concept of “Crazytivity” — the courage to think differently and act boldly — launched his international speaking career.
Today, Butzi is recognised as a leading voice on AI-augmented creativity and hybrid intelligence. His keynote speeches are accessible, optimistic and highly actionable, helping teams:
- Reframe AI as a tool for creative amplification
- Move from fear of technology to curiosity and experimentation
- Become “hybrid workers” — humans augmented by AI
- Unlock productivity and innovation through practical AI adoption
Drawing from his entrepreneurial ventures and deep exploration of emerging technologies, Butzi now coaches founders and leadership teams on how to integrate AI into their business models while preserving human ingenuity at the core.
Dynamic, thought-provoking and refreshingly practical, Butzi shows organisations how to combine human imagination with artificial intelligence — and turn disruption into opportunity.
To book Keynote Speaker Butzi, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakeragency.com
Butzi’s most popular keynote:
3 KEY WAYS TO UNLEASH PRODUCTIVITY IN THE AGE OF AI
This interactive conference is designed to help your teams understand and integrate artificial intelligence into their daily professional lives. In a rapidly evolving job market, it’s essential to prepare for the transformations with practical tools to remain competitive !
Through an immersive approach combining impactful visuals, engaging interactions, and a touch of magic, this session provides a clear vision of the current state of AI, its implications for your organisation, and actionable steps to harness its potential.
Other Keynotes:
- Reconnect with Your Natural Creative Powers
- Bring Meaning to Your Work
- Overcome Your Blocks and Unleash Creativity
- How to Apprehend Change Through Creativity
- Achieve the Impossible with a Strong Mindset
- Have Your Employees Think Like Legendary Entrepreneurs
Butzi also covers the following themes in his keynotes:
Creativity
Innovation
Artificial Intelligence
AI
Future Of Business
Future Of Work
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation And Work
Digital Transformation And Management
Change Management
Business Transformation
Digital Innovation
Inspiration
Chatbot
Leadership
Optimism
Client Feedback
"Praised by all participants."
Marie Spahn - TOTAL
"He definitely inspired Airbus employees to be more innovative."
Rey Buckman - AIRBUS
"I highly recommend Butzi if you want a captivating and memorable speech at any event."
Lynne Kelly-Downey - Hilton
"The combination of magic, business and creativity and the energetic, fun and interactive way of delivering the message was the foundation of a memorable experience."
Jan Koster - SAP
"His passion is contagious and his way of thinking is a source of inspiration."
Monica Betti - Deutsche Telekom
"Innovative! A bluffing approach that gets an entire team on board by getting them to think and think differently."
Benedicte Lijour - Capgemini
"All the participants came out very pleased! His performance is original, captivating and adapts to the audience and its various interlocutors. "
Amandine Dufour - Wavestone
"The combination of magic, business and creativity and the energetic, fun and interactive way of delivering the message was the foundation of a memorable experience. In times of covid and remote working we had to be flexible and creative to get the message across. Butzi delivered his message in a virtual but still in an engaging way. The quality of the tailored videos that he created were 1st class and couldn't be distinguished from professionals shot videos."
Jan Koster -SAP
"It's not an easy exercise to give a virtual talk while everyone is behind his screen. And yet, Butzi has a great ability to engage his audience thanks to his inspiring journey, his concrete tools for brainstorming, his advice on creativity and moments of magic! We came out full of energy and delighted with this session! Very professional, a big thank you!"
Jeanne de Calbiac - Adyen
"Amazing! Motivating, inspiring and energizing. Great to start the day. Was great to see the presenter engaging with the audience and bringing his content to life. By far the best on the presentation and positive message. What can I say! Best part was the connection he made between his show and corporate innovation. I liked the thought that had gone into it."
Global Innovation Forum
"A fantastic keynote to close this conference today. I'm completely motivated for tomorrow! How does he do it! A really engaging and enjoyable talk from Butzi with lots of positive take-always to apply to Business Analysis. Very interesting! Loved the engagement and magic tricks. We all need a bit of crazy-tivity in our lives!"
IRM UK
"I'd like to express my gratitude for your excellent communication and your role in coordinating with Butzi. He was fantastic, and the audience loved him. I'm not sure if I've already mentioned this, but the audience rated Butzi at 4.7 out of 5 (we had an app for rating and asking questions), which is phenomenal. Thank you very much for everything. I'm confident we'll have the opportunity to collaborate again in the future."
Drive HR Conference
