Magic, Inc.

07/29/2026

Reynold Alexander and Hansel Kreutzberger mystify the Chicago community during their lecture at Magic Inc.

07/26/2026

Tomorrow! Only at magic inc. Get your tickets now, You don't want to miss this one!

07/14/2026

07/14/2026

Eric Jones captivates and amazes the room at his SOLD-OUT Lecture at Magic Inc. Stay tuned for more events coming soon!

07/06/2026

July 12th 19th and the 26th! Come see our very own Jay Collen for an evening of Chicago Magic! Get your tickets online at THEANNOYANCE.COM

12/22/2025

Today we recall happy memories of our dear friend Max Maven on what would have been his 75th birthday.

Though we can no longer hear that deep, booming voice, we can still remember it—because we knew it. And we knew him.

Max was a cherished friend of Magic Inc. for many years and lectured for us on several occasions. His brilliance, generosity, and presence left an indelible mark on our community.

Happy Birthday, Max—wherever you are.

08/29/2025

Happy 106th Birthday to Jay Marshall - wherever you are.

08/12/2025

Hey magic fans!

Catch us on WGN News Chicago’s “Around Town” segment this Tuesday, August 12! https://wgntv.com/on-air/live-streaming/

Between 7:55 and 9:50 AM, you’ll see some amazing demos with Pedro and our other talented demonstrators right here in the shop.

We’ll share a bit of our rich history and give you a sneak peek of exciting things coming up.

Don’t miss your chance to see the magic in action — tune in and be part of the fun!

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06/19/2025

Tomorrow!! Don't miss this one! Get your tickets today and save 5$!

06/13/2025

Two Lectures for the Price of One!

1) Introducing BRAND NEW Book: The Balloon Busker's Ultimate Guide to Making Money By Jay Collen

" Busking is defined as a performance of music, dance, street theatre or art in a public space for voluntary donations"

The first feature will be a discussion of Jay's newest book, The Balloon Busker's Ultimate Guide to Making Money. Jay has been a highly successful balloon busker in Chicago for over 20 years, and his new book shares the inner secrets of making real money balloon busking. Much of what he has to say applies to any kind of busking, and can be utilized by magicians, jugglers, musicians and other street performers. Everyone who busks, or wants to busk, or is deciding whether to busk, should attend this lecture.

2) Material from Jay's nearly-out-of-print book: Magic Unconcealed By Jay Collen

Jay's critically acclaimed earlier book, Magic Unconcealed, is on the verge of selling out its print run. For the second half Jay is going to do a farewell lecture focusing on tricks and routines from the book. These tricks and routines were developed over more than 30 years as a professional magician. These are real-world and audience tested effects, using direct methods with no knuckle busting. Their success also influenced the exciting and novel magic theory set forth in the book. This lecture will be enriching for anyone who performs magic.

 

Date and Time:

Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 7:00 PM. 

(Duration is approximately 1.5 Hours)

Price:

$25 paid on or before the end of June 18th, 2025

$30 paid on the day of the event

Venue:

The Jasper Theatre Club at Magic Inc.

1838 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago IL 60640

Parking:

Street parking available in metered areas around the shop. Parking spots on the Wolcott side of McPherson Elementary don't require a permit on weekends. Nevertheless, please check all signs before parking to make sure you are following city ordinances.

Get your tickets now at magicinc.net