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François Martinez brings Mytho 2.0 to THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON

At THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, we are delighted to welcome François Martinez with his razor-sharp, magic-infused comedy show, Mytho 2.0, as part of the Tournée. From the moment the house lights dim, Martinez disarms with an easy, mischievous charm and a knack for turning everyday truths—and the little lies we tell—into laugh-out-loud set pieces and gasp-inducing illusions. Audiences may recognize his blend of comedy and sleight-of-hand from television moments such as La France a un incroyable talent and the prime-time magic showcase Diversion, but it’s on stage, within the intimacy of our room, that his personality truly lights up. Mytho 2.0 pushes his signature style into the now: fast, interactive, and irresistibly playful. The show’s heart is the audience itself—your choices, your phones, your stories—and the clever ways they become part of his narrative. Hosting this date in Lyon lets us offer close-up visibility and an atmosphere tailored for live deception and laughter, where every seat feels near the action and every reaction fuels the next twist.

A smart, high-energy ride between stand-up and sleight-of-hand

Mytho 2.0 moves with the rhythm of a contemporary stand-up set while delivering the surprise of a full-scale magic act. Martinez riffs on the small contradictions of modern life—the performative selves we curate online, the secrets locked behind our passcodes, the way we trust screens more than we trust our senses—and then he punctures those certainties with impossibilities that happen inches away. Expect audience participation that never feels forced, sleight-of-hand disguised as off-the-cuff banter, and mentalism that uses familiar objects in unfamiliar ways. The title nods to lies and legends, but what sets this show apart is the honesty of its comedy: Martinez shares, teases, and reacts with a lightness that makes even the boldest reveals feel friendly. If you’ve enjoyed the inventive spirit seen on Diversion or the live energy celebrated by La France a un incroyable talent, you’ll find the same mix of laughter and wonder here, sharpened for a theater that thrives on proximity and the collective thrill of discovery.

From our perspective at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, Mytho 2.0 is perfectly engineered for our stage: a room designed for connection, where the front row’s raised eyebrows set off waves of laughter to the back. This season, Martinez brings a refreshed set shaped by sold-out dates across the Tournée, layering new gags and interactive beats that reflect the times—think digital-age misdirection, playful nods to algorithms, and the delicate art of telling the truth while pretending not to. His current momentum is palpable, reinforced by recurring buzz around his televised appearances, notably La France a un incroyable talent, and by the word-of-mouth that follows each performance. We love that he treats the audience as co-authors: the show adapts to the room, the city, even the mood of the night. It’s a living, laughing work-in-progress in the best sense—a place where jokes breathe, illusions land harder, and you leave comparing notes on which moment fooled you most. We’re proud to host this date and to set the stage for an evening where humor and mystery share the spotlight.