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Circus and magic in Paris

100 shows on stage in Paris — 6 of them free and median entry price €25. Listings updated on .

Circus and magic bring together two families of show that share neither venues nor season. Magic plays all year in dedicated rooms and theatres: Le Double Fond is by far the most represented stage in our catalogue for this category, ahead of Bobino, La Comédie Saint-Michel and a set of small theatres. Circus alternates between permanent buildings such as Théâtre Silvia Monfort or L’atelier du plateau, suburban stages, and big tops pitched for a season — Village de cirque and Chapiteau Arlette Gruss come back to the catalogue every year.

That seasonality is the first thing to know: the circus offer changes a great deal over the year, plentiful around French school holidays and the festive season, thinner in spring. The second is a question of age. Family illusion and new circus work from a young age; mentalism and close-up magic, on the other hand, are aimed at adults, and venues say so. Shows explicitly designed for children also appear in the family category.

This page gathers the circus and magic shows announced in Paris and its inner suburbs, ranked by popularity, each listing carrying the venue, the next performance, how many dates remain and a link to the official box office. Entry prices most often sit between fifteen and thirty-five euros, more for a big top with a live orchestra. Magic rooms are often very small and fill up quickly: booking a few days ahead is the rule there rather than the exception.

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Frequently asked questions

Is magic in Paris suitable for children?

Family illusion and new circus are, from a young age. Mentalism and close-up magic are aimed at adults — the venue states the intended audience, and shows designed for children also appear on the family page.

When is the circus season in Paris?

The offer is at its widest around French school holidays and the end of the year, when the big tops are pitched, and at its thinnest in spring. This page recalculates every day, so it shows what is actually announced.

Do magic shows sell out?

Often, because the rooms are small. Booking a few days ahead is the norm, especially at weekends.