Festival Mondial De La Magie - Deuxième Edition

Festival Mondial de la Magie - Deuxième Édition arrives in Lyon

We are delighted to welcome Festival Mondial de la Magie - Deuxième Édition to our stage in Lyon, a setting designed to celebrate wonder from the first hush of the house lights to the last burst of applause. Hosting a multi-artist magic celebration is a pleasure we take seriously: our team has tuned sightlines, lighting positions, and stage dimensions so grand illusions read crisply from the back rows while nimble sleight-of-hand still captivates up close. The program is conceived for all ages, pairing the timeless thrill of classic stage magic with the contemporary flair of multimedia acts, shadow artistry, and precision manipulation. Because magic speaks beyond words, the show feels universal and welcoming for international visitors and local families alike. Expect an evening-length journey that alternates high-adrenaline set pieces with intimate, poetic sequences, all supported by immersive sound design and dynamic lighting that frame each artist’s distinct universe without overshadowing the sleights that make you lean forward in anticipation.

This second edition arrives with renewed artistic momentum, gathering a rotating constellation of illusionists who embody the latest currents in the magic world. You’ll encounter the spectrum of the craft: elegant cardistry and billiard-ball manipulations that reward attentive eyes; quick-change bursts that marry costume design with choreography; mentalism that invites the audience to test intuition; levitations and teleportation sequences that showcase engineering disguised as pure impossibility; and cutting-edge LED and laser integrations that give classic routines a futuristic sheen. Many performers on this circuit collaborate across disciplines—dance, circus technique, kinetic sculpture—so the show often feels like a dialogue between theater and wonder. Our technical crew works hand in glove with the artists to adjust cues to the room, fine-tuning timing for reveals, calibrating haze for light beams that sculpt the stage without obscuring expressions, and balancing the soundtrack so heartbeats, gasps, and laughter remain part of the music. Whether you are a devoted aficionado who recognizes signatures of contemporary magic or a newcomer discovering the genre, this edition is curated to surprise you more than once.

A tailored experience for Lyon’s audience

From the moment you enter our central Lyon theater, the focus is on comfort, clarity, and shared excitement. We schedule generous changeovers so each act can transform the stage—trap doors sealed, mirrors angled, cabinets rolled—with pace and elegance, keeping the narrative flowing while preserving the secrecy that makes the impossible so satisfying. Families will appreciate the balanced rhythm: bursts of spectacle interspersed with moments of humor and quiet wonder, offering younger audience members room to breathe between thrills. Magic thrives on participation, and several pieces invite volunteers to join the artists at the footlights; we coordinate those transitions carefully so every spectator called upon feels guided and safe. The production uses theatrical haze and dynamic lighting, but levels are set with audience comfort in mind. Seating categories are arranged to give clear views across the orchestra and balconies, and our front-of-house team is on hand to help you make the most of the evening. As hosts, we aim to let the mystery take center stage: a welcoming space, a respectful hush when the silk first flutters, a burst of laughter when the punchline lands, and that shared Lyonnais sense of curiosity that makes great magic truly unforgettable.