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Magic
Your eyes are destined to deceive you as you step into this fusion of classic stage craft and cutting-edge cognitive science. Witness how magicians hack the brain to create the impossible right before your eyes. It is the perfect spot for anyone who loves questioning reality while being utterly mesmerized.
Cité des sciences et de l'Industrie (Paris 19th)
About
Explore the intersection of illusion and cognitive science at the Magie exhibition, hosted at the Cité des sciences et de l’Industrie. Suitable for visitors aged 9 and over, this immersive show reveals how magic techniques and neuroscience work together to influence our perception. Through displays of mentalism, levitation, and classic disappearances, you will examine how your brain interprets reality and where the line between fact and trickery lies. The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 19:00. Tickets range from 12 to 15 euros, offering a unique opportunity to challenge your own logic and senses.
A true exhibition-show, Magic explores the link between illusion and perception, creating a dialogue between the art of magic and cognitive sciences. Designed in collaboration with contemporary magic companies, it blends the most current forms of illusion with recent research on how the brain functions. It shows how magicians have always integrated scientific and technical advancements to reinvent their practices.
Extraordinary powers, mentalism, appearance/disappearance, levitation… Through spectacular experiments and installations, your certainties are shattered and questions arise: what do you see, understand, and believe? Intertwining wonder, confusion, and critical thinking, Magic deeply questions our relationship with reality and the way our brain constructs it.
Our take on this event
From October 13, 2026, until August 1, 2027, the Cité des sciences et de l’Industrie presents Magie, an exhibition-spectacle that bridges the gap between artistic illusion and scientific research. Developed alongside contemporary magic companies, the event explores how performers have historically integrated technical advancements into their craft. Visitors are invited to engage with spectacular installations that focus on mentalism, levitation, and vanishing acts, encouraging a deeper reflection on how we construct our understanding of the world.
Designed for guests aged 9 and up, the exhibition challenges your senses and highlights the role of cognitive science in creating wonder. Guests can visit from Tuesday through Sunday, between 10:00 and 19:00. Admission prices vary from 12 to 15 euros. Whether you are interested in the mechanics of a trick or the mysteries of the human brain, this experience provides a comprehensive look at how perception can be shaped and manipulated through carefully crafted performance.
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