Le Magicien de Paris: our test of Deep Inside's spellbinding escape game

Looking for a different kind of escape game? Head for Deep Inside, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, which has one of the most unusual features of all: it's 30 metres underground. It's the ideal place to practice certain occult sciences and forbidden magic tricks, such as the"Magicien de Paris"! In fact, a room has been dedicated to this character from the imagination of the establishment's creators, inviting you to discover his creative workshop.

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The pitch for this room should arouse your curiosity:"Magicians have the mission of surprising us with their spectacular illusions, as is the case with the renowned Magicien de Paris. By day, he performs exceptional tricks, but when he returns to his creative workshop, his magic is far more experimental... His latest creation is so powerful that it's quite disturbing. If no one tries to steal it from him, it could cause a lot of damage. We'll have to be just as creative as he is if we're to uncover this well-kept secret".

An escape game that's actually a little more than that... And with good reason: there's no stopwatch here! You have more or less 70 minutes to complete the adventure, since no failure is possible. The aim: to enjoy the experience to the full! An escape game that also adds a touch of immersive theater, with several actors you'll meet along the way, and an unexpected twist you'll have to discover!

And an experience we were even able to try out. And it's even more immersive than a classic escape game. We particularly appreciate the decoration, created by the Artigo workshops (those behind the magnificent Titanic room at Majestic Escape Game), which is very advanced, for an even more intense immersion. We also appreciate the special effects, which are quite nice and make the whole thing very coherent. As for the puzzles, they're slightly less demanding, so you can enjoy the experience even more, and really live the immersion of this adventure. And don't forget to expect a number of little surprises during the game - they're well worth the detour!

Note also that the adventure takes place in a space of over 70m2, which gives you plenty of room to move around. No particular level of skill is required, whether you're a beginner or not, since the experience involves more digging and manipulation than thinking. A great experience for families and friends alike, for all lovers of magic and sleight-of-hand. And the icing on the cake: the room won Best Game and Best Decor at the Escape Game Awards 2022! Shall we book a session, folks?