In front of the Royal 'Chateau' of Blois sits the 'Maison de la Magie'. This Museum is dedicated to one of the best magician of all times, the Blois born Jean-Eugène Rober-Houdin (1805-1871). Here you can learn everything about this ancient art. The museum displays automatons form the XIX century, a collection of magic objects and interactive attractions. Magic shows are performed in the 400 seats theater inside the Museum on a regular basis.