THE MAGIC PARLOUR Extends Run, Adds Guest Magician Eric Jones for Summer Residency
Dennis Watkins hosts the intimate show at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, with tickets now available through December.
A special guest star, a new block of tickets, and more magic comes to The Magic Parlour this summer. Acclaimed third-generation Magician Dennis Watkins has announced a new block of tickets for performances through end of year, December 2026. In addition, the show will welcome Eric Jones—a fan favorite and semi-finalist on NBC's America's Got Talent who stunned the famed magicians on Penn & Teller: Fool Us—for a limited three-week residency this summer.
Now in its third year, The Magic Parlour is a custom magic theater in the heart of the Loop that has welcomed more than 28,000 Chicagoans to 700+ performances and bespoke private events—including hosting some of the nation's greatest magicians as guest artists-in-residence and special performances.
"The city of Chicago is absolutely bursting at the seams with magic at the forefront of entertainment. I am so happy and honored to accept Dennis' invitation to visit the city and share my unique brand of prestidigitation with audiences at The Magic Parlor,” said Eric Jones, one of the most decorated names in modern magic who has appeared on television in 19 countries spanning five continents. “It's such a magical time to be alive!”
The Magic Parlour, now on sale through December 31, 2026, appears Thursday through Sunday. Tickets range from $96 - $148; tickets for Guest Artist Eric Jones' performances range from $76 - $106. All tickets include a complimentary beverage. Jones appears July 10-26; to view performance times and to purchase tickets, call The Goodman Theatre Box Office at 312.443.3800 (12 Noon – 5pm) or visit TheMagicParlourChicago.com. The Magic Parlour is recommended for audiences ages 12+.
A co-founder of The House Theatre of Chicago, Dennis Watkins has collaborated as an actor, writer, director and/or designer on 30+ world-premiere plays with companies including Lookingglass, Steppenwolf and Goodman Theatre. After studying theater at Meadows School of the Arts and the British American Drama Academy in London, he launched The House Theatre with Artistic Director Nathan Allen and cohorts from school on Halloween of 2001. His appearance in the title role of Death and Harry Houdini—including performing Houdini's infamous Water Torture Cell escape in every show—earned him a Joseph Jefferson Award.
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