The world's most famous wizard: Harry Potter exhibition opens in Paris
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00:00 Whether you would rather relive the epic wizarding battles or play a little game of Quidditch,
00:06 welcome to Hogwarts in Paris, where visitors can immerse themselves once again into the magical world of Harry Potter,
00:12 which has enthralled readers for the last 25 years.
00:15 Covering over 25 rooms, Potterheads will need to cast the spell Alohomora to be able to access the first and begin their journey.
00:23 From number 4 Privet Drive into Harry's bedroom under the stairs all the way to the Ministry of Magic, with a pit stop in Hagrid's Hut,
00:30 fans of the movies will be able to enjoy the sets and costumes that brought the beloved books from the page to the screen.
00:36 And as you go through the experience, you see the costumes, you go in these really beautiful moments, there's media, there's music,
00:43 and sometimes you have a golden snitch, you tap the snitch and some magic happens. And it's a personalised journey.
00:50 The exhibition allows tourists to step into the shoes of a Hogwarts student, where they will be able to select their house,
00:56 choose their wand, or have their wand choose them, and reveal their Patronus.
01:00 Throughout their exploration, the visitors will be able to win points for their team and step up to the challenges.
01:06 However, the fun is also tailored to bring in new fans to the iconic series, so no one feels left out.
01:13 I don't know much about the Harry Potter universe, and the good thing is, there are posters which explain the story from the beginning,
01:20 without spoiling the series too much.
01:23 The exhibition has already sold over 100,000 tickets before it even opened, and is set to last until October 1st.
01:30 So grab your portkeys.
01:32 This comes after Warner Bros announced a brand new television series to span over a decade,
01:37 which will once again bring the beloved books to life.