Magic is People

Experience the magic of connection in Magic is People, a one-man show by founding company member of Chicago Magic Lounge and fan favorite, Justin Purcell. Drawing on years of performing magic in bars across Chicago, Justin creates an experience where the audience isn't just watching magic; they're part of it. Inspired by Chicago legend Matt Schulien's belief that "magic is people," the show celebrates the connection between magician and spectator—the real magic that happens in the moment.

Named Chicago's Best Bar Magician by Chicago Magazine for performing "with the aplomb of a ringmaster and the flair of a standup comedian," Justin combines dry wit, skill, and a deep understanding of audience interaction in an evening that's as personal as it is impossible. 

The evening begins with close-up magic performed at your table by our talented house magicians. Between magician visits, you'll have time to socialize, place orders with our friendly waitstaff, and soak in the ambiance of the Harry Blackstone Cabaret Theater™.