27/12/2024
A few weeks ago, I went to the Musée de la Magie in Paris. The museum is located at 11 Rue Saint Paul in the 4th arrondissement and is tucked away in a 16th-century cellar beneath the Marquis de Sade house - yes, the infamous nobleman whose name inspired the term “sadism".
The exhibits covered big names like Georges Méliès, Robert-Houdin, and Chung Ling Soo, with highlights including a reproduction of Robert-Houdin’s orange tree illusion, a creepy automaton where a woman removes her face to reveal a skull, and a Von Arx poster. There were also optical illusions and a magic show performed by Carmelo, who flawlessly executed classic tricks in English, French, and Italian.
Attached to the museum is the Musée des Automates, hosting a collection of over 100 automatons which were both fascinating and eerie.
The whole visit put my three years of high school French to the test, but I’m proud to say I did pretty well!
Photos weren’t allowed inside, so here’s a glimpse of the museum’s entrance. If you’re in Paris and love magic, history, or curiosities, it’s definitely worth a visit! ✨
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