In a surprising revelation, Canadian singer Garou shared a mystical experience during his recent trip to Morocco. On April 12, 2026, he recounted how he encountered a sorcerer who, he believes, cast a “spell of success” on him, significantly impacting his career.
At 53 years old, Garou reflected on this unusual experience, stating, “I ran into a sorcerer because I almost died. Something quite crazy happened to me.” This encounter occurred while he was performing in a bar in Morocco, shortly before he returned to Paris to record his first song, “Belle.”
Garou’s journey to this pivotal moment began with his first trip to Paris, which coincided with a month-long stay in Morocco. He had recorded demos for the musical Notre-Dame de Paris prior to this trip, setting the stage for his rise to fame.
His song “Belle” would go on to become the best-selling single of the 1990s in France, with over 2,500,000 copies sold. Garou attributes part of his success to the mysterious encounter he had in Morocco, claiming, “And then apparently he cast a spell of success on me, and a week/ten days later, I came back to Paris to record my first song ever.”
Interestingly, Garou’s belief in the power of fortune tellers runs deep in his family. His mother was once told by a fortune teller to cancel a medical operation, assuring her that she would become pregnant. Garou stated, “Without that fortune teller, I wouldn’t be here,” highlighting the significant role such beliefs have played in his life.
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Garou has adopted a more tranquil lifestyle. Currently, he is on tour in Canada and is set to perform in France starting November 2026, continuing to share his music with fans.
This mystical narrative adds an intriguing layer to Garou’s already fascinating career, intertwining personal belief and superstition with the world of music. As he continues to perform and connect with audiences, the story of the sorcerer in Morocco may become a defining moment in his artistic journey.
