Messmer returns to the Grand Rex in Paris with his 13Hz show in January 2026

Calling all fans ofunusual experiences, curious minds and theater adventurers: Messmer, the famous hypnotist, is back in Paris for a show that promises to unsettle. From January 16 to 25, 2026, the showman brings a touch of magic to the back-to-school season, with 13Hz, his latest show, which has already seduced over a million spectators. The master of hypnosis blurs the boundaries between illusion and reality, playing with our minds and pushing the limits of his art even further.

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On the legendary Grand Rex stage, the artist once again attempts to enter the minds of his audience, testing the boundaries, strengths and weaknesses of the human brain.

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The show, 13Hz, is a reference to alpha waves: a frequency that puts our brain in a state of quiet relaxation. By reaching these waves, the mind becomes more permeable, more suggestible... And therefore more likely to be hypnotized, especially when a master of the genre is right in front of you!

Messmer plays with our senses through various adventures and live experiments. Skeptics will have the opportunity to form their own opinions, without the filter of TV cameras, while the convinced can be surprised by this mysterious art. True to his reputation, Messmer intends to amaze and surprise you!

Messmer has made a name for himself through television shows and international tours, where he invites spectators to live hypnotic experiences, some of them quite spectacular. His shows, such as Hypersensoriel and Intemporel, combine humor, mystery and audience interaction, creating a unique blend. Messmer has become one of the world's leading hypnotists!

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