🇫🇷 Paris | Musée de la Magie: The Enchanted Magic Lantern & More! 🎩

Why Visit? The Magic Lantern (La Lanterne Magique): One of the museum’s star attractions, this 19th-century optical illusion device was a precursor to modern cinema, projecting ghostly images and fantastical scenes—perfect for vintage magic lovers! 🎭 Live Performances: Watch magicians bring classic tricks to life, including sleight-of-hand, levitation, and disappearing acts—great for kids and adults alike16. Historical Treasures: Explore 100+ automata, secret boxes, and mirrors that warp reality—all housed in a 16th-century vaulted cellar25. Fun Fact: The museum was founded by Georges Proust, a magician and collector obsessed with preserving illusionary arts16. Visitor Guide 🎟️ ✔ Hours: Wed, Sat, Sun (2 PM–7 PM) 5. ✔ Tickets: €15 (adults), €11 (ages 3–12) 1. ✔ Must-Do: Try the interactive exhibits (like the "secret box" challenge). Catch a live magic show (included in admission). Browse the gift shop for DIY magic kits. Pro Tip: Visit early afternoon to avoid crowds—perfect for photos with the lantern! 📸 Nearby Magic 🗺️ Place des Vosges (5-min walk)—Paris’ oldest planned square. Maison de Victor Hugo—see where the Hunchback of Notre-Dame was written! #ParisMagic #MuseeDeLaMagie #TimeForWonder