Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du Monde

Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde was one of Europe’s most celebrated prime-time variety television programs, broadcast on France 2 and hosted by Patrick Sébastien.

For over two decades, the show featured internationally respected specialty performers in a refined cabaret setting, reaching audiences across France and throughout Europe.

Unlike many modern talent-based television formats, Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde was produced live on tape — meaning performers presented their acts in real time before a studio audience, without constructed edits or manufactured narratives. The emphasis was on authentic performance, artistic merit, and stage presence.

I was invited to present my Las Vegas–style, award-winning act before Patrick Sébastien, his distinguished celebrity guests, and the live studio audience. To be featured on a program known for honoring genuine talent and presenting artists in their best light was both a professional milestone and a personal honor.

Being part of such a historic European television production was a childhood dream come true, and remains one of the greatest moments of my career.

Isabelle Mergault

French actress, screenwriter and film director, best known for her successful comedy films and long career in French cinema and television. She is also widely recognized for her distinctive humor and outspoken personality.

Camille Muffat

French Olympic swimmer who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the 2012 London Olympic Games, making her one of France's biggest sporting heroes that year.

Linda Hardy

French actress, television presenter and former Miss France 1992. She later built a successful acting career, appearing in numerous French television dramas and films.

Sheila

One of France's most iconic pop singers, whose career began in the 1960s. With dozens of hit records spanning several decades, she remains one of the country's most recognizable musical artists.

Vanessa Demouy

French actress and former fashion model, widely known for her leading roles in popular French television series and feature films throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

Jean-Marie Bigard

French comedian and actor, famous for his energetic stand-up performances and provocative sense of humor. He has been one of France's best-known comedy performers for decades.

Dany Brillant

French singer-songwriter whose music blends chanson, jazz and swing with Latin influences. He is known for numerous chart-topping albums and an elegant, retro-inspired stage style.

Michel Leeb

French comedian, actor, impressionist and jazz musician. Renowned for his versatility, he has enjoyed a long career across theatre, television, film and live entertainment.

Patrick Chesnais

Award-winning French actor with an extensive career in cinema, theatre and television. He has appeared in numerous acclaimed films and is regarded as one of France's most respected dramatic actors.

Chevallier & Laspalès

One of France's most beloved comedy duos. Philippe Chevallier and Régis Laspalès became famous for their theatrical sketches, wordplay and memorable television appearances.

Yves Bigot

French television executive, journalist and media producer. By 2012 he was widely recognized as one of France's leading figures in broadcasting and cultural television.

Featured Magic Performers:

Bernard Bilis

French Close-up Magician
Featured Performance: Close-up (Interactive Close-up Magic)

French close-up magician, regarded as one of the country's foremost masters of sleight of hand. A longtime resident magician on Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde, he became widely known for his elegant card magic, interactive performances, and exceptional technical skill. // more about Bernard Bilis magician here.

Luca Bono

Italian Illusionist
Featured Performance: Magicien colombes (Dove Magic)

Italian illusionist who gained international recognition after winning The Magic Stars of Tomorrow competition in Monte Carlo. Known for his elegant stage presence and classical style, he has performed in major television productions and theaters throughout Europe. // more about Luca Bono magician here.

Dani Lary

French Grand Illusionist
Featured Performance: La Locomotive (The Locomotive)

One of France's most celebrated illusionists, renowned for creating large-scale theatrical illusions that blend storytelling with spectacular stage effects. A regular headliner on Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde, he became one of the show's signature performers over two decades. // more about Dani Lary magician here.

Miss Katalin

Hungarian Manipulation Artist
Featured Performance: Magie des gants (Glove Manipulation)

Hungarian magician, internationally recognized for her original manipulation act combining precision sleight of hand with elegant choreography. Her performances have appeared in theaters, television productions and luxury events across Europe, Asia and the United States. // more about Miss Katalin magician here.

Double Fantasy

Ukrainian Grand Illusion Duo
Featured Performance: Grandes illusions (Grand Illusions)

Ukrainian illusionists Vitaliy & Helena Gorbachevski, internationally recognized for their large-scale theatrical illusions. Their award-winning performances have appeared in television productions, theaters and international touring shows across Europe and Asia. // more about Double Fantasy magicians here.

Victor & Konstantin

Quick-Change Duo
Featured Performance: Transformistes (Quick-Change Transformation)

Featured Variety Performers:

Vavilov's

Aerial Acrobatic Ensemble
Featured Performance: Plateforme aérienne (Aerial Platform)

An aerial acrobatic troupe known for combining strength, precision and synchronized movement on an elevated platform apparatus. Their act was featured in several European variety productions.

Troupe Fantasy

Acrobatic Troupe
Featured Performance: Bascule (Teeterboard Acrobatics)

An international acrobatic troupe specializing in the bascule, or teeterboard, where performers are launched high into the air while executing multiple somersaults before landing on teammates' shoulders or platforms.

CirkAfrika

African Acrobatic Ensemble
Featured Performance: Icariens (Icarian Games)

Part of the internationally acclaimed CirkAfrika production, featuring African circus artists celebrated for their dynamic acrobatics, live music and traditional performance styles. The production later toured internationally and became one of the signature shows of Cirque Phénix.

Secret of my Soul

Ukrainian Aerial Duo
Featured Performance: Cerceau aérien (Aerial Hoop)

Ukrainian aerial duo Alksei Grigorov & Marina Galavatskikh performed on a suspended hoop, combining dance, flexibility and synchronized aerial artistry. One of the act's defining moments features Alksei lifting Marina approximately six meters above the stage using only a jaw hang, without the use of safety equipment.

Laser fighters

French Visual Technology Performance Group
Featured Performance: Combat de lasers (Laser Battle)

Laser Fighters is a futuristic laser manipulation act blending mime, martial arts, and science-fiction into a visually captivating performance. Conceived by Théo Dari, the inventor of laser manipulation as a stage art, the original act was performed by martial arts stuntman Cédric "Mr. Puma" Brahmi and hip-hop dancer William "Phoenix" Alberi, portraying two futuristic warriors engaged in an extraordinary laser battle. // more about LaserMan laser manipulation here

Alla Klyshta

Ukrainian Hula Hoop Artist
Featured Performance: Houla hoop (Hula Hoop)

Internationally acclaimed for her speed, precision and innovative hula hoop choreography, Alla Klyshta has appeared in television productions and major circus festivals throughout Europe. // more about Alla Klyshta here / Jean-Claude Cavier gallery

James & Lynn

Hand-to-Hand Acrobatic Duo
Featured Performance: Main à main (Hand-to-Hand Acrobatics)

A strength and balance duo performing hand-to-hand acrobatics that combine exceptional trust, timing and technical precision.

Ballet de Trokadero

Comic Ballet Company
Featured Performance: La Mort du Cygne (The Dying Swan)

Better known internationally as Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the company is famous for its technically accomplished male dancers performing classical ballet with wit and parody while maintaining genuine artistic excellence. // more about Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo here

Jeff Panacloc

French Ventriloquist
Featured Performance: Ventriloque (Ventriloquism)

One of France's best-known ventriloquists, internationally recognized for his irreverent puppet Jean-Marc and his successful theatre tours and television appearances. // more about Jeff Panacloc ventriloquist here

Fumagalli & Darris

Italian Comedy Clown Duo
Featured Performance:Guillaume Tell (William Tell)

An internationally celebrated clown duo renowned for visual comedy, impeccable timing and classic circus humor. Their "William Tell" routine became one of their signature performances in European variety theaters.

Encho Keryazov

Bulgarian Equilibrist
Featured Performance: Équilibre sur cannes (Hand Balancing on Canes)

One of Bulgaria's most accomplished circus artists, celebrated for his extraordinary balance technique and recipient of numerous international circus awards. Beyond performing, he is also known for supporting young artistic talent through his charitable foundation.