The Signature Show at Chicago Magic Lounge is a live magic show in Chicago that blends close-up and parlor magic into a single evening of immersive, live entertainment inspired by Chicago-style magic pioneers.

The experience begins with close-up magic performed right at your cabaret table by our house magicians inside the Harry Blackstone Cabaret Theater™. Between performances, guests can relax, enjoy drinks, and order from our full-service bar and kitchen while continuing to socialize with the guests at their table.

The evening continues with a 60-minute parlor-style stage show featuring some of the most accomplished magicians working today, combining storytelling, sleight of hand, and theatrical magic.

Guests seated in Front Row, Main Floor Cabaret, and Main Floor Banquette also receive access to an exclusive post-show close-up performance in our 43-seat close-up gallery, The 654 Club. Limited availability.

Chicago Magic Lounge is a 21+ venue. Individuals over the age of 16 are allowed to attend The Signature Show when accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.

The Chicago Magic Lounge proudly presents our newest production, The Close-Up Show. Three featured magicians will perform sleight-of-hand each Monday on the Harry Blackstone Cabaret stage, with the magicians' most subtle movements projected live onto the big screen for the audience to see. Enjoy being fooled as you follow the magician's every move. You will have an up-close view of the magic wherever you are seated and might even be part of the act! No two shows are alike!

The Close-Up Show seating begins at 7:00 p.m., and the stage show starts at 7:30 p.m. The show's runtime is approximately 90 minutes, with two brief breaks between acts, and does not include table magic before the stage show.

Chicago Magic Lounge is a 21+ venue. Individuals over the age of 16 are allowed to attend The Close-Up Show when accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.

On Tuesday nights, we hand over the stage to our talented company of seasoned magicians performing new and experimental works they have perfected for the stage. Each performance begins with astounding close-up magicians strolling through the cabaret, stopping to perform magic right at your table, and ends with a stage show that will surely deliver something you have never seen before.

Chicago Magic Lounge is a 21+ venue. Individuals over the age of 16 may attend The Showcase when accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.

He fooled Penn & Teller three times. Now Ondřej Pšenička (pronounced ON-dray psheh-NEETCH-kuh) is back at the Chicago Magic Lounge to fool you. Returning with his one-man show 52 Lovers, Pšenička brings a performance that is equal parts precision, playfulness, and pure astonishment.

Quirky, disarming, and brilliantly original, Pšenička blends offbeat humor with world class sleight of hand in a style that is entirely his own. A true innovator, he combines original creations with expertly curated effects, all delivered with a playful unpredictability that keeps you leaning in. With a subtle current of absurdism running throughout, 52 Lovers is sharp, surprising, and delightfully off-center, showcasing expert technique with an effortless touch that makes the impossible look easy.

Directed by Stepan Gajdos.

Chicago Magic Lounge is a 21+ venue. Individuals over the age of 16 may attend 52 Lovers when accompanied by an adult over the age of 21. 

Every Wednesday in September, One Night Only showcases a different magician in a special one-night engagement. From astonishing sleight of hand and impossible mind reading to captivating storytelling, each full-length solo performance offers a unique theatrical experience that won't be repeated.

The evening begins with close-up magic performed right at your cabaret table by our talented house magicians. In between visits, you have time to socialize, order from our friendly waitstaff, and enjoy the ambiance of the Harry Blackstone Cabaret Theater™. 

September 2 - Mark Toland

Mark Toland knows what you're thinking and proves it in The Mystery Show, his fast-paced, interactive mind-reading performance. As featured on NBC, ABC, FOX, WGN, TEDx, NPR, CBS, and winner of the Chicago Theatre Award for "Best Special Event," Mark's show will dazzle you with psychological illusions and mysteries of the mind.

September 9 - Trent James

Award-winning magician Trent James combines astonishing sleight of hand, sharp humor, and infectious enthusiasm to create an unforgettable live experience. Having performed around the world and headlined renowned venues including the Chicago Magic Lounge and The Magic Castle, Trent's mission is simple: to make audiences fall in love with magic.

September 16 - Paige Thompson

Paige Thompson is known for her captivating stage presence, quick wit, and refreshingly offbeat approach to magic. A resident company member of the Chicago Magic Lounge, she has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and performed for audiences around the world, from luxury cruise ships to some of magic's most celebrated stages, creating experiences that feel personal, surprising, and full of genuine wonder.

September 23 - Walter King Jr., “The Spellbinder”

Known as "The Spellbinder," Walter King Jr. is an award-winning illusionist and Chicago native whose pioneering career has spanned nearly four decades. Blending illusion with hip-hop music, dance, and theatrical storytelling, he creates larger-than-life experiences that showcase both his innovative artistry and his enduring passion for wonder.

September 30 - Benjamin Barnes

Benjamin Barnes is an acclaimed magician, producer, and the Entertainment Director of the Chicago Magic Lounge. Combining world-class sleight of hand with a warm, engaging stage presence, he has become a favorite of audiences nationwide, with appearances on Masters of Illusion, Penn & Teller: Fool Us (he fooled them), and some of magic's most celebrated stages.