PLACES TO SEE MAGIC IN THE CHICAGO AREA
EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY: O'Donovan's
Formerly Schulien's, the birthplace of Chicago Bar Magic, this friendly restaurant and bar is still home to tableside magic several nights per week by veterans Al James and Jimmy Krzak. Click here for more info.
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT: Supernatural Chicago
Now in its fifth straight year! Chicago's longest running theatrical magic presentation, performed at the landmark (and reputedly haunted) Excalibur nightclub by Neil Tobin, Necromancer. "He'll teach you about Chicago's paranormal history and get you involved in psychic experiments that put Jedi mind tricks to shame" (Red Eye/Chicago Tribune). Click here for more info and reservations.
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT: Long Grove Cafe
Enjoy the award-winning close-up magic of J.B. Brash tableside from 7-10pm. 235 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. 847.955.9600. Open run.
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT: Rookies Family Sports Pub
This friendly neighborhood spot is featuring the walkaround magic of Magic Sam from 7-9pm. 1751 Dixie Highway, Homewood. 708.922.9200. Open run.
WEDNESDAY, July 2: Magic Chicago
This month's installment of the ongoing magical showcase -- cohosted by Benjamin Barnes and Robert Charles, and anchored by regulars Jeanette Andrews and Joe Diamond -- features modern-day vaudevillian David Kovac and Pocket Circus' Mr. Firu. Click here for more info and tickets.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, June 20 and 21: Jeff Bibik Hypnosis Show
Jeff Bibik's comedy hypnotism show at the Skokie Theater is an incredible peek into the power of the subconscious mind, where everything is real and anything is possible. Click here for more info and tickets.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25: The Amazing Chicago Show
Appearing the FOURTH Wednesday of every month beginning June 25th, Chicago's new monthly magic venue at the La Costa Theatre features a rotating cast of the best magicians in the Chicagoland area and the Teen magicians' Showcase. Up first are Arthur Trace, Terrence Francisco, Caitlin Korshak and Bill Koch. Click here for more info and tickets.
TUESDAY, JULY 8: Chicago Magic Competition at Navy Pier
It's our 5th annual citywide competition, and it's going to be great! The fun begins at 3pm in the Crystal Gardens of Navy Pier, and all are invited to attend. Open to the public and FREE. But if you're a magician, click here and enter!
More to come
MAGICIANS TO SEE
ALL ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE ENGAGEMENTS
AND ARE MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY NO. 3 OF THE S.A.M.
Clare T. Ashley, 800.762.8863
Jay Collen, 312.316.4345
The Great Frankini, 773.586.0091
Magic Matt's Family Fun Shows, 630.244.0979
Marsh-Mallo Entertainment, 708.485.3458
Mike Harvatt, 708.499.4503
Neil Tobin, Necromancer, 708.308.1280
Joseph J. Vacha, 708.254.6041
More to come