Greg Whalen Lecture

Monday, Nov 7, 2022
7:30 PM
Magic Inc - 1838 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago
​**MASKS REQUIRED**
Guests: $20; Free to SAM 3 Members

In his highly informative lecture entitled “Putting the SHOW in Magic Show”, Greg Whalen, a full-time professional entertainer for over 30 years, delivers a fun and unique lecture with no pricey gimmicks to buy and no finger-fracturing sleights to learn! Greg specializes in parlor magic, and several of Greg’s audience-tested routines will be performed and taught, but this creative lecture is not primarily focused on learning tricks. The main focus will be on how to strengthen your skills as a performer! The lessons Greg Whalen shares in this highly enjoyable lecture will help you add polish, originality and theatricality to your magic performances!

About Greg
Born in Brooklyn, Greg Whalen earned a BA in Theatre in his home state of New
York, an MFA in Acting from the University of Illinois and studied with the Royal
Shakespeare Company in London. Since 1988, Mr. Whalen has made his living as
a Chicago-based full-time professional entertainer, performing as a comedian,
actor and magician. Greg has performed thousands of live shows, and his voice-
acting can be heard on the Disney Channel, History Channel, VeggieTales, TV
commercials, and audiobooks. Greg was also featured in the Emmy Award
nominated PBS film The Artsiders.

REVIEWS
“Greg Whalen’s enthusiasm, ability to ad lib and get the audience’s attention
were fantastic!”—Chicago Tribune
“Your performance was just great! Your total presentation was wonderful! I
was sure fooled and most importantly entertained. Every detail was just
marvelous!”—Jeff McBride
“One of THE BEST lectures I have ever seen! I can sincerely and strongly
recommend Greg Whalen’s lecture to all IBM Rings”—Rick Morein (VP Ring 398)

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