Les Hypnotiseurs: an evening of science, humor and sensations at the Folies Bergère

On November 10, 2025, the Folies Bergère welcome Les Hypnotiseurs, an interactive show exploring the mysteries of hypnosis through live demonstrations, in a format that combines entertainment and awareness. Featuring three hypnotists with complementary approaches, this evening invites audiences to discover, understand and experience a phenomenon often shrouded in fantasy.

The show brings together Xavier, a personality with a large following on social networks, Édouard, a hypnotherapist by training, and Sébastien, presented as a reassuring and benevolent figure. Together, they propose a series of sequences ranging from quitting smoking live on stage to more spectacular suggestions, including exchanges with the audience and answers to frequently asked questions. The whole show is built around an educational thread, with a playful, accessible staging.

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One of the highlights of the show is an encounter with a hypnotist in the form of a hologram, a new technology for this type of show. This device is designed to give a concrete demonstration of hypnosis's capacity for suggestion and mental influence, while incorporating a futuristic touch.

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The show is aimed at those who wish to discover hypnosis, as well as those who already have some experience. The curious in search of sensations, fans of behavioral science, or those drawn to hypnotherapy might find it both instructive and entertaining. Conversely, those looking for a classical piece or a linear narrative might be disconcerted by the show's hybrid form.

Without positioning itself as a simple effects show, Les Hypnotiseurs offers a singular experience, at the crossroads of mentalism, live lecture and collective performance.

This article is based on publicly available information and is not based on direct experience of the show.

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