Looking for a dose of madness, a hint ofadventureor maybe even a bit of magic ? If so, the Grand Illusion Festival awaits you with open arms.
First edition ever organized by the most stunning Museum (literally!) in Paris, the Great Festival of Illusion will take place from March 1 to 31, 2023 au Museum of Illusionand represents the opportunity to spend a moment rich in entertainment, whether with family, as a couple, with your friends or your colleagues.
A program to make your head spin!
The Great Festival of Illusion will take place in soirée, and offers a one-of-a-kind experience. In the first part, a free tour rooms of the museum, to discover or rediscover at your own pace. Visitors will be able to interact with this dynamic environment and take their picture in the many optical illusionsor deceive their senses with hologramsall while sharpening their minds.
In the second part, there will be thirty minutes of extraordinary shows in the company of best magicians and illusionists of their generation, who will come to trick visitors with extraordinary tricks. So, three sessions of 1h30 each will take place every evening, from 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m..
Guests of honor
March 10 – David Stone
David Stone is a brilliant comedian and a multi-award winning illusionistfamous with the general public for having arrived twice in the final of “France has an unbelievable talent”. A first time in 2018 under his own identity, then a second time two years later, under the secret identity of Klek Entosand mentalist gifted in a dark and disturbing universe.
Le 13 Mars – Kader Bueno
Originally from Argenteuil, kader good is a young illusionist talented but also an actor with humor bold. Since early childhood, he has cultivated the dream of becoming a great magicianand starts by making street-magic in the streets of Paris. Little by little, he made a name for himself in the industry and solidified his reputation by taking his first steps in Jamel Comedy Club.
March 15 – Clement Blouin
It was in 2012 that Clement Blouin is actually revealed as confirmed magician. Very quickly, theillusionist atypical and its goofy humor seduce the French public, and he will also have the opportunity to give large-scale shows at the Roland Garros dressing room club or even atBritish embassy in Paris.
March 17 – Laetitia Giorda
France’s first female hypnotistthe power of words and suggestion on the human mind hold no secrets for Laetitia Giorda. An actress by trade, she defies the limits of everyone’s minds through benevolent hypnosis. His meeting with Leo Briere in 2017 is a turning point in his career, and it is together that they write his first show.
20 Mars – Antonio
Master in the art of mentalism, Antonio has traveled the world for more than 20 years to present its miracles at the most prestigious galas, such as Cartier in Las Vegasor Breitling in Switzerland. In his showStand Up Mentalist”elected magic show of the year in 2018, Antonio presents a series of numbers as breathtaking as they are hilarious during which he takes pleasure in discovering the most secret thoughts of his spectators. He is also the winner of “France has an unbelievable talent”.
March 23 – Fred Razon
Fred Reason is a Wizard astonishing and explosive who takes pleasure in steal objects and the thoughts of his audience. He is also a remarkable personality, sparkling with charm and humororiginal one unconventional. Besides being the most gifted and famous of pickpockets French, he perfectly masters close up and stage magicincluding his hilarious show “It will fly very high”.
March 29 – Leo Brière
Leo Briere is a mentalist and illusionist innovative Frenchman, who succeeded in marking his milieu. He is particularly interested in theillusionthe psychology or even the memory, and discovered mentalism at the age of 16. In his first shows, he explored the themes of manipulation mentale and predictions. His mastery of the subject amazes the public. In 2021, Leo Briere receives the Mandrake d’Or (Oscar of magic), which distinguishes the greatest international illusionists.
To conclude, a generous cocktail will take place, and will at the same time give visitors the chance to discover the know-how of pastry Sweet Bazara colorful house of delicacies that will offer trompe l’oeil dessert for the occasion !
Museum of Illusion
98, rue Saint-Denis, 75001 Paris
Evening price: 25€ per person
Duration : 1h30
Reservations: https://museedelillusion.fr/expositions/
Featured image credit: © Museum of Illusion Paris
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