Claire Yistelle is a French-Australian experience designer, keynote speaker and contemporary mentalist whose work is commissioned by luxury Maisons, distinguished hospitality environments, private clients, international organisations and financial institutions.

Presented internationally across Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, the Caribbean, the Pacific and the Middle East, her work encompasses bespoke Maison experiences, private-client occasions, luxury hospitality collaborations, executive gatherings, keynote programmes and invitation-only experiences.

Alongside individual commissions, Claire develops selected experiential concepts and collaborations with hospitality and luxury partners, bringing together creative direction, setting and audience around distinctive guest and client occasions.

Bespoke experiences conceived for private clients, Maison occasions and selected client programmes.

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Each collaboration is shaped around the character of the Maison, its clientele and the context of the occasion, creating experiences that feel considered, distinctive and naturally aligned with its world.

Typical formats include:

• Private-client and invitation-only experiences
• Intimate dinners and presentations
• Bespoke concepts developed around selected Maison occasions and client programmes

Curated collaborations with selected luxury hotels, resorts, private clubs, restaurants and distinguished hospitality environments.

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Developed in collaboration with selected properties and hospitality partners, each concept is conceived around the character of the setting, its clientele and the experience it seeks to create.

Collaborations may range from individual guest experiences to limited-run concepts and longer-term curated programming, creating distinctive experiences while complementing the commercial and experiential objectives of the property.

Typical formats include:

• Regular or seasonal curated programming
• Private dining and VIP guest experiences
• Limited-run experiential concepts
• Bespoke collaborations developed with the property

Refined experiences for intimate dinners, hosted gatherings and invitation-only occasions.

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Each experience follows the natural rhythm of the evening, creating a personalised journey from arrival through to the final course.

Typical formats include:

• Subtle interactions between courses
• Personalised table experiences
• A concluding moment for the host or selected guests

Interactive experiences seamlessly integrated within receptions, client events and executive gatherings.

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Encouraging conversation, strengthening guest interaction and supporting meaningful relationship-building throughout the occasion.

Typical formats include:

• Discreet interactions within small guest groups
• Fluid circulation throughout receptions
• A carefully timed feature moment where appropriate

Thoughtfully designed stage experiences for gala evenings, conferences and formal programmes.

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Each programme creates a collective moment of attention, participation and reflection, becoming a memorable part of the wider occasion.

Typical formats include:

• 20-45 minute stage programmes
• Featured performance segments within gala and conference programmes

“Claire has an instinctive understanding of luxury environments; the importance of discretion, nuance and knowing precisely how to engage without ever imposing. She shaped the experience around our Maison, our clientele and the occasion, making it feel distinctly our own. Her presence was elegant and beautifully measured, creating memorable moments while remaining entirely in harmony with the spirit of the Maison.”

– Client Experience Director
Leading Luxury Maison

“Claire has a remarkable ability to understand the character of an environment and become part of it naturally. Sophisticated, warm and discreet, her presence created memorable moments for our guests while remaining perfectly attuned to the atmosphere and standards of the hotel.”

– General Manager
Leading Luxury Hotel

“Claire brought a wonderful energy to the evening. Guests were immediately engaged, creating a warm and highly interactive atmosphere. Many clients continued speaking about the experience long after the event.”

– Vice President, Private Banking
International Private Bank

“Claire integrates effortlessly within senior executive environments. Her presence is composed, engaging, and entirely suited to high-level audiences.”

– Senior Executive
Global Financial Institution

Claire’s work sits at the intersection of experience design, psychology, contemporary magic, mentalism and human interaction.

Grounded in business, psychology and communication, she conceives considered experiences and keynote programmes that encourage curiosity, conversation and meaningful human connection.

Her creative practice uses contemporary magic and mentalism as part of a broader language of perception, storytelling and interaction, allowing each experience to be shaped around its audience, setting and purpose.

Known for her warmth, composure and considered presence, Claire approaches each collaboration with attentiveness, discretion and genuine respect for the people, the occasion and its wider environment.