MISDIRECTION – Festival International de Magie – 16th Nov / 19H

MERVIL – France

His accomplices? Pigeons! In a post-apocalyptic, Mad Max-style universe, Mervil embarks on an astonishing journey that transforms these birds into mythological creatures…

He is the only magician in the world to use these extremely rare pigeons, which are notoriously difficult to tame but deliver an incredible performance.

• French Magic Champion 2023
• 1st Prize at the Trophées d’Albertas 2023

PIERRE SPIRY – France

Picture a bustling afternoon in a Parisian department store. It’s fun and exhausting, but most importantly, it’s magical! Pierre Spiry, holding a stack of gifts, waits patiently for a taxi…

Expect big surprises with this colourful, burlesque magician whose whimsical, offbeat adventures are sure to delight…

• Awarded at the 2024 European Championships in Italy
• Diavol Special Prize

CHARLY – England

London, 1890… A man is on a quest to find the master of time, leading to a series of incredible magical twists and turns…

• Awarded at the European Championships in Blackpool, England
• Jury Prize at the World Championships in Quebec 2024

YURI GULAYEV – Russia

Trained in the rigorous tradition of Slavic showmanship, Yuri Gulayev blends magic, circus, and poetic illusion into a mesmerizing performance.

• Grand Prix Saint Petersburg Festival.

SOPHIE P – France

The extravagant world of quick transformations will amaze you—you won’t believe your eyes.

• A member of Patrick Sébastien’s show, Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde.

PEPITO – Mexico

A chair becomes a washing machine, a flowerpot transforms into a bagpipe, a sombrero turns into a ladder, a guitar morphs into a horse, and a trumpet is reimagined as a portrait of the Queen Mother. The stage is filled with a wild array of objects appearing out of thin air… How else to describe this unique performance other than Utterly Mind-Bending…

• Awarded at the World Championships in Quebec 2023

HUGUES PROTAT – France

An “all fired up” act inspired by Commedia dell’arte, this performance is a reminder not to toy with flames… A mischievous magician and a festival regular, he presents incandescent magic that truly pushes the boundaries.

• Bronze Medal at the Québec 2024 World Championships
• Silver Baguette at the Magic Stars in Monte Carlo and Special Prize

BERYL – Mauritius

The creator and producer of the MISDIRECTION Festival, Beryl is a young Franco-Mauritian magician. Passionate about the arts, she is a versatile artist—an actress, dancer, director, and runner-up at the French Magic Championships. As she travels the world, Beryl continually draws inspiration from her experiences and encounters, crafting captivating new shows that transport audiences into magical, original worlds.

PATHY BAD – France

As the Director of the French Magic Team and a renowned magician and mentalist, Pathy Bad is also the visionary behind the legendary cabaret L’Ange Bleu. He will guide you through the captivating and enigmatic world of mentalism.

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Children aged 3 and older need their own seat and ticket. Kids under 3 can sit on a parent’s lap without a ticket. However, a ticket must be purchased if a separate seat is required for a child OVER 3.
• The event’s end time may change.