The Laurette Theatre in Lyon, in addition to its regular plays, also offers the chance to explore other artistic worlds, including magic and mentalism shows. The featured performance is "In the Footsteps of Arsène Lupin" by Jean-Michel Lupin! Prepare to be immersed in illusion and let yourself be carried away by situations with paranormal aspects...

What is a mentalism show?

Often confused with magicians or illusionists, mentalists nevertheless possess their own unique skills. While the former use tricks to impress their audiences, mentalists have developed genuine abilities that can be considered extrasensory. These abilities allow them to connect directly with the personalities of those watching their mentalism performances.

At the Laurette Theatre in Lyon, as in various other venues in France, it is quite possible to combine magic show tricks with natural predispositions for mentalism shows.

Some people sometimes draw parallels between mentalism and psychology, as well as mind manipulation. Indeed, a mentalist is an expert in body language, human behavior, hypnosis, and more. They possess a wealth of knowledge and skills that greatly benefit them during their performances.

By using all of a person's mental resources, he is able to manipulate them! We invite you to discover all the surprising feats possible during a mentalism show like " On the Trail of Arsène Lupin ", programmed at the Laurette Theatre in Lyon.

To put on a magic and mentalism show

While some believe that putting on a magic and mentalism show requires a natural talent, professionals believe it demands many hours of practice and innate ability. Indeed, to successfully present such a show in a Lyon theater like the Laurette Théâtre, a solid foundation of expertise is essential.

People capable of putting on a magic and mentalism show generally possess highly developed cognitive abilities: calculation, memory, observation, manipulation, concentration, etc. Pascal de Clermont, a mentalist like Jean-Michel Lupin, says the following about this:

"[...] We can all practice mentalism, but not everyone can become a mentalist, because being a mentalist and making a living from it requires abilities that go beyond simply managing the mind."

Furthermore, it is essential to be aware of one's brain's capabilities and to train. For a magic and mentalism show like "In the Footsteps of Arsène Lupin," the professional must have a perfect understanding of their brain in order to know their own limits, but also those of human beings, so as to know when their perception of reality ends.

Arsène Lupin at the Laurette Theatre in Lyon

In homage to Laurette Fugain, the Laurette Theatre in Lyon offers a diverse program featuring a wide range of shows. Comedy, tragedy, classical, contemporary, magic and mentalism shows...

All theatre enthusiasts will be able to interact with artists, companies, producers, and other professionals in the field. The desire to showcase " In the Footsteps of Arsène Lupin ," by Jean-Michel Lupin, stems from the simple fact that it allows for performances to be offered to all audiences, attracting enthusiasts of all ages to theatres in Lyon.

To discover a magic and mentalism show in which thought manipulation, numerology, behavioral studies and minutes of predictions are the central core of the acts, let yourself be seduced by the one offered by the Laurette Theatre in Lyon: " In the footsteps of Arsène Lupin ".

It is still possible to see show on weekends in September, October, November and December 2022. The Laurette Theatre opens its doors to you!