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Paris, June 1709. Nicolas de la Reynie, retired former chief investigator of King Louis XIV, travels throughout the kingdom of France to teach the art of criminology.<div> During one of these conferences, an unexpected event will suddenly bring back the past, and confront the professor with his demons: those that came straight from the Affair of the Poisons, a major affair that shook the reign of Louis XIV.</div><div><br></div><div> In a delightful blend of magic, mentalism, and French history, Benoît Facerias takes us on a fascinating journey through time, into the heart of a political intrigue tinged with witchcraft and a love story. On stage, the mentalist and actor manipulates, predicts, and divines through a series of magic tricks, each unique and captivating in its own way. This immersive and participatory show makes the audience the main character in this epic tale of mystery.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>